Tag Archives: industrial relations
Supreme Court unanimously upholds Unite’s right to strike
‘Historic’ judgement rejects employers’ injunction In a ‘landmark ruling’, the Supreme Court has today found that Unite was fully legally entitled to undertake strike action in a dispute with construction company Jones Engineering. The strike action, which involved hundreds of … Continue reading
Collapse of Mechanical SEO opens door to industrial action
Unite warns employers against attempting to cut pay and conditions Trade union Unite, which represents workers throughout the construction and mechanical sectors, today (Wednesday) warned employers that any attempt to cut pay and conditions following the collapse of the Mechanical … Continue reading
Right to Strike: Unite vows that High Court ruling will not silence workers fighting for fair pay
Unite examining all options including appeal Union determined to secure pay increase for mechanical workers 23 March: Trade union Unite, which represents workers throughout Ireland, stated today (Thursday) that it is considering an appeal of this morning’s High Court ruling … Continue reading
Cargotec: Strike sends strong message in ‘bogus TUPE’ dispute
Company must come to table and negotiate collectively March 10th: Following a 93% vote for industrial action, Unite members working for cargo handling manufacturer Cargotec in Dundalk took to the picket line today in a move which saw production at … Continue reading
Unite leader hails successful defence of right to strike against legal challenge
Unite shop stewards defended against legal attack Mechanical strike going ahead tomorrow (Friday) at H.A. O’Neil and Leo Lynch March 9th A strike by mechanical workers in HA O’Neil’s and Leo Lynch’s will go ahead tomorrow (Friday 10 March) after … Continue reading









