Tag Archives: equality
Stormont budget failure risks strikes during school exam period
Unite calls on four education unions to stand and strike together for improved pay Unite officials and workforce reps have begun coordinating the union’s industrial response, due to the Stormont budget failing to provide anything for low paid education workers. … Continue reading
Unite supports proposed legislation to end age-based Minimum Wage discrimination
Bill would help tackle exploitation of young workers Trade union Unite, which represents workers in all sectors, today (Thursday) called on TDs from all parties to back the National Minimum Wage (Equal Pay for Young Workers) Bill 2022. The legislation, … Continue reading
Domestic violence leave: Government proposals fail workers, victims
Unite urges provision of 10 days’ paid domestic violence leave November 8th: Unite, which represents women workers throughout the economy, today (Tuesday) expressed disappointment at the Government’s decision to provide for just five days of paid domestic violence leave. The … Continue reading
A cold, hungry or homeless Christmas?
Shock new survey of NI women workers reveals: Shock new survey of Northern Ireland women workers reveals: A survey of over 400 women workers in Northern Ireland carried out by trade union Unite during the third … Continue reading
Unite Champions Cup sponsor Unite the Union today launches a major STEM education initiative in partnership with League of Ireland champions Shamrock Rovers and Spheros Sports
Unite delighted to team up with Shamrock Rovers to provide ground-breaking hi-tech interactive education resource to local community in Tallaght and Clondalkin. Programme launched today in Shamrock Rovers home, Tallaght Stadium, is the first of its kind on island of Ireland. … Continue reading









