Tag Archives: Ed Thompson

MABS workers secure nearly 13 per cent pay bump

Posted on September 23, 2025 by unitetheunion

9.25 per cent two-year deal follows 3.5 per cent increase secured in March Two-year deal includes element backdated to October 2024 Trade union Unite, which represents workers throughout the community and voluntary sector, today said that members working for the … Continue reading →

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Unite members set for industrial action on Water Services Framework

Posted on June 20, 2023 by unitetheunion

Water delivery workers in local authorities to down tools on Friday 30 June Unite seeking changes to Water Services Framework including referendum commitment Unite members involved in water delivery services around the country will take industrial action on Friday 30 … Continue reading →

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Unions launch ‘Keep Water Public’ campaign calling for referendum on public water services

Posted on October 27, 2022 by unitetheunion

October 27th: A coalition of trade unions today launched the ‘Keep Water Public’ campaign, which calls on the Government to confirm a date for a constitutional referendum on the public ownership of water services. The campaign is supported by SIPTU, … Continue reading →

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Bord na Mona: Peat harvesting suspension must be accompanied by clear roadmap to protect jobs and earnings

Posted on June 17, 2020 by unitetheunion

New Government parties must firm up on programme commitments to Midlands Workers must be central to proposed Just Transition Commission June 17th: Responding to the news that Bord na Mona is to suspend peat harvesting, trade union Unite – which … Continue reading →

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Bord na Mona crisis: Bruton must intervene to restore confidence in Just Transition process

Posted on July 21, 2019 by unitetheunion

Unite accuses management of tearing up agreement in ideological attempt to undermine company remit July 21st: Unite today (Sunday) called on the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment, Richard Bruton, to intervene in the crisis at Bord na Mona … Continue reading →

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