Tag Archives: health and safety
‘New normal’ excludes workers
Members of Unite give coalition a ‘slow clap’; say workers were “applauded then abandoned” by those who promised a “lasting appreciation” Programme for government fails to address need for renewed workers’ rights legislation. Status of workers in the “new normal” … Continue reading
Hairdressing: Agreed safety protocol needed before June 29th re-opening
Provision must be made for those who cannot return to work due to health or childcare concerns Responding to this evening’s announcement that the hairdressing sector is to re-open from June 29th, three weeks earlier than initially planned, trade union … Continue reading
Covid-19 and your Rights as a Worker – UPDATED 5 June
Frequently Asked Questions – UPDATED 05 June 2020 The COVID-19 (Coronavirus) situation continues to evolve and Unite will continue updating our advice as dictated by circumstances. The measures announced by the Government in March resulted in widespread business closures, layoffs … Continue reading
Hospitality and Hairdressing: Employers must engage with workers before re-opening
“If workers are not safe, customers are not safe” May 20th: Trade union Unite, which represents workers in the hospitality and hairdressing sectors, has urged employers to engage with workers during the next number of weeks to ensure that workplaces … Continue reading
Covid-safety: Public Representatives back Unite call for safety protocols to have teeth
May 17th: We the undersigned call on the Government of Ireland to update its document Return to Work Safety Protocol: Covid-19 Specific National Protocol for Employers and Workers to include an adequate structure that will guarantee independent inspections and minimum mandatory … Continue reading









