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Mechanical dispute: Unite to serve notice of industrial action this week

Posted on August 18, 2024 by unitetheunion

Series of one day stoppages to hit sites nationwide Union seeking reversal of austerity-era cut to travel time Trade union Unite, which represents plumbers, fitters and welders on construction projects throughout Ireland, said today (Sunday) that it will this week … Continue reading →

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Construction: Unite mechanical members vote to take industrial action

Posted on August 6, 2024 by unitetheunion

Union seeking reversal of austerity-era cut to ‘travel time’ August 6th: Unite, which represents plumbers, fitters and welders working on construction projects throughout Ireland, said today (Tuesday) that members have voted by over 90% for industrial action in pursuit of … Continue reading →

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Unite win for Mayo Westrock workers as up to 10.2% secured in two-year deal

Posted on May 12, 2024 by unitetheunion

Lowest-paid to see 7.2% uplift this year Deal sends strong signal to new Smurfit WestRock combination Trade union Unite, which represents workers in WestRock’s Westport facility in Mayo, today (Sunday) announced that members have voted to accept a two-year pay … Continue reading →

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Construction: Strike threat secures 12.7% pay boost for mechanical workers

Posted on November 21, 2023 by unitetheunion

Deal improves on Labour Court recommendation rejected by Unite members November 21st: Unite, which represents construction workers throughout the country, announced today (Tuesday) that it has secured a 12.7 per cent pay boost for plumbers, pipefitters and welders from January … Continue reading →

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Saturday’s Raise the Roof rally must signal turning point on housing

Posted on November 24, 2022 by unitetheunion

Unite says many construction workers cannot afford homes they build November 24th: Unite, which represents workers throughout the economy, has called for a large turnout at the Raise the Roof housing rally due to take place this coming Saturday (26 … Continue reading →

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