Tag Archives: hospitality

All we want for Christmas – is the tips we earn

Posted on December 17, 2019 by unitetheunion

Proposed tips legislation small but necessary step in the right direction Comments come as workers hold ‘Grinch’ protest outside Ivy December 17th: Unite, which organises workers in the hospitality sector, today (Tuesday) said the announcement by Employment Affairs Minister Regina … Continue reading →

Posted in Press Releases, Republic of Ireland news, Uncategorized | Tagged hospitality, Julia Marciniak, legislation, Tips, Unite ROI | 1 Comment

Welcoming Dail vote on ‘Tip Theft’ bill, Unite urges Government not to impede legislation

Posted on June 20, 2019 by unitetheunion

Brendan Ogle pays tribute to determination of workers June 20th: Unite today welcomed the Dail vote in favour of the National Minimum Wage (Protection of Employee Tips) Bill 2017. The bill aims to tackle so-called ‘tip theft’ in the hospitality … Continue reading →

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Former Ivy worker details process of tip theft at luxury restaurant

Posted on June 18, 2019 by unitetheunion

Julia Marciniak joins Brendan Ogle, Joan Collins and Cieran Perry at press conference to support tips legislation June 18th: A press conference organised by Joan Collins TD this morning (Tuesday) heard former Ivy worker and Unite member Julia Marciniak explain … Continue reading →

Posted in Press Releases, Republic of Ireland news, Uncategorized | Tagged Brendan Ogle, Fair Tips, hospitality, Ivy Restaurant, Unite ROI, wages | 1 Comment

Unite urges Doherty to publish tips legislation before Dail recess

Posted on June 12, 2019 by unitetheunion

Promised legislation follows determined action by Unite members and campaigners June 12th: Unite today welcomed the announcement by Employment Affairs and Social Protection Minister Regina Doherty that she will be bringing forward legislation to ensure that tips are not used to … Continue reading →

Posted in Press Releases, Republic of Ireland news, Uncategorized | Tagged Brendan Ogle, hospitality, Ivy, Tips, Unite ROI, wages | 1 Comment

British Council research shows lack of jobs, precarity and low pay are the biggest concerns for young people in Northern Ireland

Posted on January 8, 2019 by Unite the union NI

More than half surveyed say that lack of jobs and low pay are great challenges to young people Study confirms growing lack of trust in government but appetite for political and social engagement and participation January 8th: Unite the union … Continue reading →