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#Unite4Humanity: Union songwriter raising funds for Irish Refugee Council

Posted on November 10, 2016 by unitetheunion

Unite hopes to highlight scandal of Direct Provision IRC highlights need to support young people caught in asylum system November 10th: A singer-songwriter who works for the Ireland region of trade union Unite is using his music to raise funds for refugees.  … Continue reading →

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ASTI lockout marks new phase in Government campaign to divide workers

Posted on November 7, 2016 by unitetheunion

Unite warns that workers are united in demand for LRA renegotiation November 7th: Unite today expressed solidarity with ASTI members who have been effectively locked out of their jobs in what Regional Secretary Jimmy Kelly described as a “new phase … Continue reading →

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From Bended Knee to a New Republic

Posted on November 2, 2016 by unitetheunion

Brendan Ogle’s new book  describes how the fight for water is changing Ireland November 2nd: From its explosion onto Dublin’s streets in October 2014 the anti-water-charges campaign has changed the face of politics in the Republic. As a result of … Continue reading →

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Invest NI failing Northern Ireland workers by grant-aiding poverty pay jobs

Posted on November 1, 2016 by Unite the union NI

Figures show less than half jobs supported by Invest NI pay average Northern Ireland wage Falling global trade and investment trends show impossibility of growth strategy predicated on corporate tax cuts November 1st: Jimmy Kelly, Ireland Secretary for Unite challenged … Continue reading →

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Unite calls on Government to commit immediately to principle of pay equality

Posted on October 30, 2016 by unitetheunion

Public Sector pay inequalities require urgent resolution October 30th: Unite today called on the Government to give an unambiguous commitment to the principle of equal pay for equal work. Unite’s statement comes as ASTI members take industrial action over pay … Continue reading →

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