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Waterford Crystal Pensions Update
July 20th: As discussed at last Saturday’s meeting of former Waterford Crystal workers, Unite and our legal team engaged this afternoon (Monday) with the Chief State Solicitor’s office in order to sort out any outstanding details and expedite the payment … Continue reading
Unite outlines strategy for increasing National Minimum Wage to Living Wage over medium term
Submission to Low Pay Commission also recommends tapering employees PRSI threshold combined with phased elimination of lower employers’ rate to address poverty trap April 15th: Unite today (Wednesday April 15th) published its Submission to the Low Pay Commission, in which … Continue reading
Unite urges solidarity with Dunnes Stores workers on Thursday
Regional Secretary Jimmy Kelly says strike important for all workers March 31st: Unite Regional Secretary Jimmy Kelly today urged members of Unite as well as the general public to show solidarity with workers at Dunnes Stores in advance of their … Continue reading
Right2Water Unions to present Platform for Renewal to May Day Conference in Dublin
February 15th: The five trade unions affiliated to the Right2Water campaign will be convening a special May Day Conference on Friday May 1st and Saturday May 2nd. The Conference will discuss a set of core principles which will underpin a … Continue reading
Five months into JJ Rhatigan dispute, Unite extends pickets to Wyckham Point site in Dundrum
JJ Rhatigan workers paid less than €5 per hour on school building project Union remains determined to ensure decent conditions on Government-funded projects January 9th: Unite is today placing pickets on the JJ Rhatigan & Co site at Wyckham Point … Continue reading









