Tag Archives: Julia Marciniak

Minimum Wage:  Unite seeks €2 increase to €12.50 from November 1st

Posted on May 19, 2022 by unitetheunion

Union tells Low Pay Commission aim should be to raise wage floor to 66% of median earnings Low pay is bad for business says Unite Regional Secretary Jackie Pollock Trade union Unite, which represents workers in all sectors, this week … Continue reading →

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Hospitality: Unite meets with Tanaiste’s officials to discuss service charges

Posted on April 24, 2022 by unitetheunion

Service charges must go to those providing the service “Unclear policy is usually unfair” says Unite General Secretary April 24th: Unite, which represents hospitality workers throughout Ireland, recently met with officials in the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment to … Continue reading →

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Unite response to ‘Tips’ legislation: Ring-fencing of tips welcome, but concern at mandatory service charges

Posted on January 31, 2022 by unitetheunion

Union warns that mandatory service charge could reinforce profits while reducing customer tipping January 31st: Trade union Unite, which represents hospitality workers throughout Ireland, has written to the Tanaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Leo Varadkar, outlining the … Continue reading →

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As restrictions are lifted, hospitality workers’ concerns remain

Posted on January 23, 2022 by unitetheunion

Long-term sustainability of hospitality sector depends on improving working conditions January 23rd: Trade union Unite, which represents hospitality workers throughout Ireland, today (Sunday) extended a cautious welcome to the Government’s decision to lift many Covid-19 restrictions on hospitality, but warned that … Continue reading →

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Unite meets Tanaiste to discuss proposed tips legislation

Posted on January 18, 2022 by unitetheunion

Tip theft cheats workers and customers Robust legislation would increase public confidence in sector Trade union Unite, which represents workers in the hospitality sector, yesterday (Monday) met with the Tanaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Leo Varadkar to … Continue reading →

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