Tag Archives: industrial action
Mechanical dispute: Unite to serve notice of industrial action this week
Series of one day stoppages to hit sites nationwide Union seeking reversal of austerity-era cut to travel time Trade union Unite, which represents plumbers, fitters and welders on construction projects throughout Ireland, said today (Sunday) that it will this week … Continue reading
Striking bin workers at ABC borough council demand rate rebate for affected households
Disruption to bin collection to continue as Armagh depot workforce enters fifth week of strikes over dismissal of shop steward Refuse workers employed by Armagh Banbridge and Craigavon (ABC) Borough Council are calling for a rebate to ratepayers affected by … Continue reading
Glen Dimplex workers in Portadown to begin industrial action
Dispute is a result of proposed site closure, Unite has notified employer of work-to-rule, training and overtime ban The workforce at Glen Dimplex will commence the first phase of industrial action including a work-to-rule from 00.01am on Friday 16 August. The … Continue reading
University Hospital Waterford: Unite warns of dispute escalation amidst management threats
Health Service Executive accused of violating public service agreement Trade union Unite, which represents support staff at University Hospital Waterford (UHW), today (Monday) warned that the current work-to-rule by laundry, catering and portering grades may escalate unless the Health Service … Continue reading
University Hospital Waterford: Support staff take action in pay justice dispute
Dispute centres on HSE failure to upgrade laundry workers, and to recognise long serving support staff Unite accuses HSE of leaving hospital and union in the dark over regrading plans Trade union Unite, which represents support staff at the University … Continue reading









