Tag Archives: industrial relations
Unite mechanical members vote overwhelmingly for action if employers attack terms and conditions
Protective ballot follows High Court decision to strike down SEOs Union warns mechanical employers: Pay agreed increases due today or face industrial action September 1st: Unite, which represents mechanical workers (plumbers, fitters and welders) in the construction and mechanical services … Continue reading
Premier Periclase: workers set to strike from July 20th
Unite accuses company of failing to engage and breaching agreement July 8th: Unite, which represents workers at Drogheda magnesia plant Premier Periclase, has announced that its members are set to take strike action from Monday July 20th. Commenting, Unite Regional … Continue reading
SEOs: Government must seek stay of High Court decision pending appeal to Supreme Court
Decision threatens workers and economic recovery Unite will use all means to protect and advance workers’ terms and conditions June 24th: Trade union Unite, which represents workers throughout the construction sector, today (Wednesday) said that the Government must immediately seek … Continue reading
Aer Lingus: Craft unions write seeking immediate meeting with company
Unions warn that unilateral action will undermine airline’s recovery June 20th: Unite Regional Officer Willie Quiqley, who chairs the Craft Group of Unions at Aer Lingus, has written to Aer Lingus management seeking an immediate meeting in light of … Continue reading
Bord na Mona: Midlands communities facing ‘economic lockdown’ unless Government policy changes
Workers challenge validity of layoffs and report for work Unite calls for publication of Just Transition Commissioner’s report April 30th: Over 70 years after Bord na Mona was established to create and sustain employment in the Midlands, communities in the … Continue reading









