Tag Archives: industrial relations

Collapse of Mechanical SEO opens door to industrial action

Posted on October 10, 2023 by unitetheunion

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 →

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Right to Strike: Unite vows that High Court ruling will not silence workers fighting for fair pay

Posted on March 23, 2023 by unitetheunion

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 →

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Cargotec: Strike sends strong message in ‘bogus TUPE’ dispute

Posted on March 10, 2023 by unitetheunion

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 →

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Unite leader hails successful defence of right to strike against legal challenge

Posted on March 9, 2023 by unitetheunion

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 →

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Mechanical workers set to down tools on 10 March in pursuit of a cost-of-living wage increase

Posted on March 2, 2023 by unitetheunion

Over 90% vote for strike action in Leo Lynch and H.A. O’Neill “Travel Time” restoration could mean 12.8% extra in gross pay March 2nd: Unite, which represents workers across the economy, today (Thursday) announced that plumbers, pipefitters and welders in … Continue reading →