Tag Archives: human rights

Language training for refugees: Unite calls for engagement with ELTs

Posted on May 2, 2022 by unitetheunion

May 2nd: Unite, which represents English Language Teachers throughout Ireland, has called on the Government to engage with ELTs in order to develop a robust model of language teaching provision for refugees and asylum seekers. Commenting, Unite Regional Coordinating Officer Richie … Continue reading →

Posted in Press Releases, Republic of Ireland news | Tagged ELT, human rights, Richie Browne, Unite ROI | Leave a comment

Government must follow through on commitment to allow asylum seekers to access driving licences

Posted on February 1, 2021 by unitetheunion

Unite Driving Instructors’ branch says driving licence critical to ability to access work and education Unite’s Approved Driving Instructors branch, which represents driving instructors throughout Ireland, has called on Transport Minister Eamon Ryan to follow through on a commitment in … Continue reading →

Posted in Press Releases, Republic of Ireland news, Uncategorized | Tagged Brendan Ogle, Driving Instructors, human rights, Laura Broxson, Unite ROI | Leave a comment

Unite to ballot members at Swissport on strike action over dismissal of union rep

Posted on August 31, 2017 by Unite the union NI

Notice served on Swissport management informing them of industrial action ballot today Ballot to close on September 27th with possibility of strike action commencing in October August 31st: Commenting on his union’s decision to ballot members working for Swissport in … Continue reading →

Posted in Northern Ireland news, Press Releases | Tagged #InOurUnityThereIsStrength, #StrongerTogether, ballot, Belfast, Belfast City Airport, George Brash, human rights, industrial action, strike action, Swissport, trade union rights | Leave a comment

Brexit band-aid will not secure jobs, living standards

Posted on August 16, 2017 by Unite the union NI

Unite highlights impact of prolonged uncertainty on economy and workers Robust interventions needed North and South to foster confidence, protect jobs August 16th: In an initial response today (Wednesday) to the UK government’s paper proposing steps to mitigate the impact … Continue reading →

Posted in Brexit, Northern Ireland news, Press Releases, Republic of Ireland news, Uncategorized | Tagged #Unite4Jobs, Brexit, British Government, collective bargaining, ECHR, human rights, infrastructure, Investment, Northern Ireland, precarious work, Republic of Ireland, tax avoidance, United Kingdom | Leave a comment

ICTU Biennial Delegates Conference: Speech by Jimmy Kelly on political and social challenges facing Northern Ireland

Posted on July 4, 2017 by Unite the union NI

July 4th: Speaking in support of motion 1 on Northern Ireland at the Irish Congress of Trade Union’s Biennial Delegate Conference in Belfast, Regional Secretary Jimmy Kelly said: Northern Ireland stands at a crossroads – but not in relation to … Continue reading →