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Ranbaxy: State must mobilise all resources to find buyer for plant

Pharmaceutical plant closure just latest in series of Tipperary job losses April 7th: Trade union Unite today called on Acting Minister Richard Bruton to mobilise all the State’s resources to find a buyer for the Ranbaxy pharmaceutical plant.  The call … Continue reading

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Waterford ambulance staff suspend action pending talks

Unite warns action will recommence if sufficient progress not made Union’s priority is to ensure and enhance patient safety April 5th: Unite members working for the Waterford City and County ambulance service have suspended the industrial action which started today, … Continue reading

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Waterford ambulance staff to take industrial action tomorrow as HSE fails to address concerns

Unite members say new procedures compromise patient safety Union stresses tomorrow’s action will not affect patient care and treatment April 4th: Unite members working for the Waterford City and County ambulance service will take industrial action starting tomorrow (0.00 hrs, … Continue reading

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Employment assumption crucial to ending bogus self-employment crisis

Unite submission also calls for new public procurement rules to curb abuses April 3rd: Trade union Unite today (Sunday April 3rd) called for a suite of new measures to tackle bogus self-employment, which is particularly prevalent in the construction sector.  … Continue reading

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Ranbaxy closure blow to South-East says Unite as consultation starts

Union focused on securing best terms for workers March 31st: Responding to today’s news that the Ranbaxy pharmaceutical plant in Cashel is to close with the loss of over 100 jobs, trade union Unite – which represents around 70 workers … Continue reading

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