Tag Archives: industrial relations

Griffith College language teachers join Unite in fight for rights

Posted on March 28, 2018 by unitetheunion

Union accuses college of failing to provide proper contracts College told “Don’t just teach about employment rights – observe them!” March 28th: Unite, which organises English Language Teachers throughout Ireland, today announced that a majority of teachers in the Griffith Institute … Continue reading →

Posted in Press Releases, Republic of Ireland news, Uncategorized | Tagged #UniteELT, industrial relations, precarious work, Roy Hassey, Unite ROI | Leave a comment

Irish Life: Decisive vote for industrial action to defend pensions

Posted on March 26, 2018 by unitetheunion

Decision reflects anger at unilateral closure of scheme in surplus Trade union Unite today (Monday) announced that a sizeable majority of its members in Irish Life have voted for industrial action in response to the company’s unilateral decision to close … Continue reading →

Posted in Press Releases, Republic of Ireland news, Uncategorized | Tagged industrial action, industrial relations, Irish Life, pensions, Richie Browne, Unite ROI | Leave a comment

Extern: Unite calls on Minister Zappone to treat all care workers equally

Posted on March 12, 2018 by unitetheunion

Union slams Minister’s ‘double standards’ on union recognition Minister again asked to meet with Extern workers March 12th: Unite, which represents staff working for social care provider Extern, today slammed what it termed Minister Katherine Zappone’s ‘double standards’ regarding union … Continue reading →

Posted in Press Releases, Republic of Ireland news, Uncategorized | Tagged collective bargaining, Extern, industrial relations, Roy Hassey, Unite ROI, UniteInExtern | Leave a comment

Win for Mechanical Workers as new SEO signed

Posted on March 9, 2018 by unitetheunion

New rates come into force this week Unite pledges to continue travel fight March 9th: Unite has welcomed the new Sectoral Employment Order (SEO) signed this week, which governs the terms and conditions, including pensions, of mechanical workers in … Continue reading →

Posted in Press Releases, Republic of Ireland news, Uncategorized | Tagged construction, industrial relations, sectoral bargaining, Tom Fitzgerald, Unite ROI, wages | Leave a comment

MEI report glosses over exploitation in English Language sector

Posted on February 15, 2018 by unitetheunion

Unite challenges umbrella body to publish wage figures February 15th: Unite, which represents English Language Teachers, today accused umbrella group Marketing English in Ireland of ‘glossing over’ exploitation in the ELT sector and called on MEI to publish total wage … Continue reading →