Tag Archives: Living Wage

Attempted armed robbery at Grosvenor Road highlights threat to staff at SP Graham bookies

Posted on March 3, 2016 by unitetheunion

Investment needed to address personal security fears among largely female workforce Strike action over poverty pay to commence during Cheltenham festival March 3rd: Davy McMurray, Unite officer with responsibility for the union’s membership in Sean Graham bookmakers has highlighted the … Continue reading →

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Unanimous vote for strike action at Sean Grahams over demand for Living Wage

Posted on March 2, 2016 by unitetheunion

Initial strike dates to coincide with Champion Hurdle and Gold Cup 100% vote for strike action on a turnout of 71% March 2nd: Davy McMurray, Unite officer with responsibility for the union’s membership in Sean Graham bookmakers has called on … Continue reading →

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Unite finance members hear calls for next Government to move on statutory union recognition, reversal of pension changes

Posted on February 4, 2016 by unitetheunion

February 4th: ‘Fair Play for finance workers’ was the theme of a conference today  of Unite members working in the finance sector. Opening the event, Unite Regional Secretary Jimmy Kelly said: “As politicians come knocking on our doors, we need … Continue reading →

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Unite welcomes Living Wage focus of Oireachtas low pay report

Posted on December 9, 2015 by unitetheunion

Union calls on all parties to endorse target of halving in-work poverty during term of next Government In an initial response to the Oireachtas Report on Low Pay, Decent Work and a Living Wage published today (Wednesday December 9th), trade … Continue reading →

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Irish Life: First of four stoppages demonstrates Unite members’ determination to be treated fairly

Posted on November 5, 2015 by unitetheunion

November 5th: Unite members working for insurance giant Irish Life today engaged in the first of a series of four two-hour stoppages in Dublin and Dundalk as part of their struggle to ensure equal treatment and pay security. Speaking this … Continue reading →

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