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Unite warns that compulsory labour scheme may violate international conventions

Posted on February 27, 2014 by unitetheunion

Unemployed need jobs, not workfare says union official Unite pledges to support unemployed members in campaigning for end to compulsory labour February 27th: Responding to the roll-out of the Government’s ‘Gateway’ scheme, which will see up to 3,000 jobseekers forced … Continue reading →

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Stagnating earnings bad news for workers, for businesses and for economy

Posted on February 26, 2014 by unitetheunion

Latest figures underline need for wage increases says Jimmy Kelly February 26th: Commenting on the latest CSO Earnings and Labour Costs figures released today, Unite Regional secretary Jimmy Kelly said: “Last year, weekly earnings fell by over one per cent … Continue reading →

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Pension proposals offer no comfort to former Waterford Crystal workers

Posted on November 20, 2013 by unitetheunion

Union leader says pension protection legislation must fully protect workers’ entitlements November 20th: Unite today extended a cautious welcome to the news that the Government intends to introduce legislation providing some protection for members of Defined Benefit schemes in the … Continue reading →

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Latest Unite Economic Comment highlights need for Financial Transaction Tax to ‘break the link’ between banking debt and state

Posted on November 7, 2013 by unitetheunion

Responsibility for crisis lies with financial sector November 7th: In its latest Economic Comment published today, trade Union Unite calls on the Government not only to join the other eleven EU countries who have so far committed to introducing a … Continue reading →

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Unite supporting Young People’s Assembly, Saturday November 9th

Posted on November 6, 2013 by unitetheunion

Solidarity required in response to barrage of cuts, says young union activist Unite is one of the sponsors of the Young People’s Assembly due to be held in Liberty Hall on Saturday (November 9th). The Assembly is being hosted by … Continue reading →