Tag: Equalities
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World Menopause Day: New Unite survey highlights workplace impact of menstrual health
43% forced to take time off work due to menstruation/menopause with financial impact for 28% 60% did not feel comfortable discussing menstrual health issues; 95% would welcome workplace menstrual health policies October 18th: Unite, which represents workers throughout the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland, today (World Menopause Day, 18 October) published the results of…
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Unite urges large turnout at ‘Ireland For All’ solidarity march tomorrow
17 February: Unite, which represents workers throughout the economy, is supporting the “Ireland For All’ solidarity march being organised tomorrow (Saturday 18 February). Speaking ahead of the event, the union’s Regional Secretary, Jackie Pollock, said that many members were concerned at attempts by a small but vocal number of individuals to sow division in communities…
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Ashtown attack on migrant workers highlights need for solidarity
Unite BAEM Committee warns Ireland at crossroads as far right seeks to create division 30 January: The Black, Asian and Ethnic Minority Committee of trade union Unite, which represents workers throughout the economy, today (Monday) said that the weekend attack on migrant workers in Ashtown highlights the need for trade unionists to not only show…
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Domestic violence leave: IBEC stance highlights toxic ‘culture of doubt’
IBEC’s objections to legislation dubbed ‘anti-woman and anti-business’ October 6th: Unite, which represents workers throughout the economy, today (Thursday) said that demands by employers’ group IBEC earlier this year that domestic violence victims be required to provide evidence of abuse when seeking leave under new legislation highlight what the union termed a ‘toxic culture of…
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Murder of Ashling Murphy must be catalyst for change
Unite Regional Women’s Committee backs call for single Government department to address violence against women Trade union Unite, which represents workers throughout Ireland, today (Friday) said that Wednesday’s murder of teacher Ashling Murphy must act as a catalyst for change, and endorsed the call made last month by the National Women’s Council for violence against…
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Unite seeks urgent meeting with Communities’ Minister over impending closure of Regina Coeli Women’s Hostel in West Belfast
Minimum pay workers receive notice of pending redundancy for February 27th at only women-only facility offering accommodation and addiction support for homeless in Northern Ireland Regina Coeli house, at Lakeglen avenue in West Belfast, has provided a refuge to homeless and vulnerable women since 1935. The facility, owned by the Legion of Mary but funded by…