Tag Archives: Ed Thompson

Bord na Mona: As workers accept redundancy deal, Unite says focus must move to ‘just transition’

February 9th: Seven months of negotiations with Bord na Mona have culminated in union members based in Littleton accepting a deal which will include redeployment for 40 workers following closure of the peat briquette plant, as well as a redundancy … Continue reading

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MABS: Varadkar must return to drawing board after Government defeat

Unite members ‘baffled’ by moves to scrap winning formula Imperative that any change be driven by MABS users and workers April 10th: Unite members working for the Money Advice and Budgeting Service (MABS) have called on Social Protection Minister Leo … Continue reading

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MABS: Unite fearful for future of vital service

Funding body must engage with union March 12th: Unite, which represents the majority of staff working for the Money Advice and Budgeting Service (MABS), today expressed concern at the lack of consultation in advance of the proposed restructuring of the … Continue reading

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Unite members to continue Limerick MABS work despite funding suspension

Union reiterates call on Minister Varadkar to intervene June 1st: Unite today confirmed that its members working for Limerick MABS will be performing their normal duties today despite the continuing suspension of funding and the associated uncertainty regarding whether our … Continue reading

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Limerick MABS: Welcoming meeting of stakeholders, Unite urges immediate funding restoration

May 27th: Unite, which represents staff working in the Limerick Money and Budgeting Advice Service, today welcomed the news that a meeting of key stakeholders will be held next Monday to discuss the issues which have resulted in a suspension … Continue reading

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