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Mechanical workers set to down tools on 10 March in pursuit of a cost-of-living wage increase

Posted on March 2, 2023 by unitetheunion

Over 90% vote for strike action in Leo Lynch and H.A. O’Neill “Travel Time” restoration could mean 12.8% extra in gross pay March 2nd: Unite, which represents workers across the economy, today (Thursday) announced that plumbers, pipefitters and welders in … Continue reading →

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Construction giant Murphy protests in Ireland and UK over union busting 

Posted on December 20, 2022 by Unite the union NI

Demonstrations call for four sacked trade union members to be reinstated Demonstrations will be held outside the offices of Murphy construction companies in Newbridge, County Kildare, Warrington, Stafford and London tomorrow (21 December) over union busting at the group.  The … Continue reading →

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Saturday’s Raise the Roof rally must signal turning point on housing

Posted on November 24, 2022 by unitetheunion

Unite says many construction workers cannot afford homes they build November 24th: Unite, which represents workers throughout the economy, has called for a large turnout at the Raise the Roof housing rally due to take place this coming Saturday (26 … Continue reading →

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Construction: Amended SEO will ensure stability as sector recovers from Covid

Posted on July 28, 2021 by unitetheunion

Unions seeking 4% annual pay rise over three years July 28th: Unite, which represents workers throughout the construction sector, today (Wednesday) said that the amended Sectoral Employment Order being sought by unions will ensure stability as the sector recovers from … Continue reading →

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Sectoral Employment Orders: Unite welcomes Supreme Court decision upholding constitutionality of SEOs

Posted on June 18, 2021 by unitetheunion

June 18th: In an initial response to the Supreme Court decision issued today (Friday), Unite welcomed the ruling that Sectoral Employment Orders are constitutional.  The union said that this provides a firm foundation to develop existing SEOs and establish additional ones … Continue reading →

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