Tag: Karen Doyle
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Unite response to ‘Tips’ legislation: Ring-fencing of tips welcome, but concern at mandatory service charges
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 union’s response to the ‘tips’ legislation published last week. Commenting, Unite Hospitality and Tourism Coordinator Julia…
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Unite meets Tanaiste to discuss proposed tips legislation
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 discuss the union’s concerns surrounding the proposed tips legislation. Unite has been campaigning against the widespread…
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Hospitality: New Unite survey reveals high levels of low pay, bullying and discrimination
As indoor hospitality re-opens, over half of respondents report non-adherence to Covid guidelines July 26th: Unite, which represents hospitality workers, today (Monday) released the findings of a survey of hospitality workers in the sector. As indoor hospitality re-opens, the research presents a worrying picture of an industry characterised by low pay, bullying and discrimination against women…