Tag Archives: Living Wage

Minimum Wage: Government must set aside Low Pay Commission recommendation

Posted on September 14, 2022 by unitetheunion

Unite accuses Government of ripping up Living Wage commitment Unite this morning (Wednesday) called on the Government to set aside the Low Pay Commission report which recommends an increase in the hourly Minimum Wage of just 80 cent to €11.30.  … Continue reading →

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Unions demand significant increase in Minimum Wage

Posted on September 9, 2022 by unitetheunion

September 8th: Connect, CWU, FSU, SIPTU and Unite have supported the call by the Irish Congress of Trade Unions, in its pre-budget submission, for a significant increase in the minimum wage. In a joint statement, the unions said:   “The Government … Continue reading →

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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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Glen Dimplex UK Ltd in Portadown served with notice of strike action after 96 percent of workforce vote for action in strike ballot for a Living Wage

Posted on November 4, 2021 by Unite the union NI

First three day strike action is due to commence with workforce pickets forming at 6am Wednesday November 10th for three days ending 3pm Friday November 12th Unite the union warns of likelihood that initial strike action will escalate to all … Continue reading →

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Kerry Foods must pay their indispensable workforce a Living Wage

Posted on April 23, 2020 by Unite the union NI

Unite welcomes reversal of bosses’ refusal to furlough vulnerable workers and bonus payment to Coleraine workforce Liam Gallagher, Unite Regional Officer for workers at Kerry Foods in Coleraine, Enniskillen and Omagh welcomed recent moves by management to address outstanding issues but called on them to ensure … Continue reading →

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