Tag: Just Transition
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Unite supporting Dublin COP 26 march for Climate Justice and Just Transition on Saturday
Sharon Graham: Bord na Mona experience must act as warning Workers demand good jobs on living planet Unite, which represents workers throughout Ireland, is supporting the march for Climate Justice and Just Transition being organised in Dublin on Saturday by the COP26 Coalition Ireland. The march will assemble at 12 noon in the Garden of…
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Bord na Mona: Peat harvesting suspension must be accompanied by clear roadmap to protect jobs and earnings
New Government parties must firm up on programme commitments to Midlands Workers must be central to proposed Just Transition Commission June 17th: Responding to the news that Bord na Mona is to suspend peat harvesting, trade union Unite – which represents craft and administrative grades in the company – said today (Wednesday) that workers need…
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Bord na Mona: Midlands communities facing ‘economic lockdown’ unless Government policy changes
Workers challenge validity of layoffs and report for work Unite calls for publication of Just Transition Commissioner’s report April 30th: Over 70 years after Bord na Mona was established to create and sustain employment in the Midlands, communities in the region are facing ‘economic lockdown’ unless Government policy is reversed. That is the grim warning from…
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Bord na Móna: Dáil hopefuls to attend Shannonbridge rally on Saturday
Election candidates urged to support workers and communities January 30th: General Election candidates will be among those attending a rally organised by Bord na Móna workers and pensioners in Shannonbridge this coming Saturday (February 1st) at 2 pm. Speaking ahead of Saturday’s rally, Unite Regional Officer Bernard Daly said that ensuring a Just Transition for workers…
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Bord na Mona: Government must reassure workers that policy has not changed
Minister should be clear that unions will not accept compulsory redundancies July 31st: Unite, which represents craft and managerial grades in Bord na Mona, today called on Communications, Climate Action and Environment Minister Richard Bruton to reassure workers that Government commitments given in 2017 and 2018 remain in place. The call came following Mr Bruton’s meeting with…
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As Bord na Mona crisis escalates, Bruton must take charge
Unite demands Minister honour 2018 commitment to seek EU assistance July 23rd: Unite today called on Communications, Climate Action and Environment Minister Richard Bruton to take charge of the crisis in Bord na Mona which is threatening jobs throughout the Midlands and which was exacerbated today with the news that the EPA has refused planning permission…