Tag Archives: Jean O’Dowd

As driving test backlog mounts, RSA cancels tests because “it’s too cold”

Essential workers frozen out of essential driving tests February 15th: Unite, which represents driving instructors throughout Ireland, today slammed the Road Safety Authority’s decision to cancel driving tests for essential workers due to recent cold weather.  Commenting, Unite Regional Officer Jean … Continue reading

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RSA systems issues must be resolved before rolling out online driver theory testing

Recent system breakdown allowed learners to book tests before completing lessons Unite calls for positive engagement with instructors to improve driver testing system Trade union Unite, which represents driving instructors throughout Ireland, today (Tuesday) said that an IT malfunction on … Continue reading

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Strike action continuing at logistics giant Dachser

Dates for further actions to be decided on Monday Stoppage follows company refusal to implement Labour Court recommendation Unite members working for German logistics giant Dachser (formerly Johnston Logistics) in Rathcoole have been taking strike action since this morning (Thursday … Continue reading

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Workers at logistics giant Dachser to down tools next Thursday

Stoppage follows company refusal to implement Labour Court recommendation December 3rd: Trade union Unite, which represents members working for German logistics giant Dachser (formerly Johnston Logistics) in Rathcoole, has announced that workers will be taking strike action from Thursday December … Continue reading

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Workers’ expertise critical to improving road safety

Driving instructors and motor mechanics make submissions to RSA November 23rd: Unite members working as driving instructors and motor mechanics have made submissions to the Road Safety Authority’s public consultation on the Government’s Road Safety Strategy 2021 – 2030. Commenting, … Continue reading

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