Tag Archives: low pay

Unite members working on the buses reject latest, inadequate pay offer and vote for industrial action

Posted on April 1, 2022 by Unite the union NI

The public transport union, Unite, have balloted their members working on Translink buses for industrial action following rejection of the company pay offer. The ballot, which closed at noon today, demonstrated the frustration of bus workers at the inadequate offer … Continue reading →

Posted in Campaign for Decent Pay, Northern Ireland news, Press Releases, Public Services | Tagged Bus, Davy Thompson, low pay, Sharon Graham, strike, Translink | 1 Comment

Budget misses opportunity to tackle exploitation and low pay

Posted on October 13, 2021 by unitetheunion

October 13th: Unite, which represents workers throughout the economy, has said that yesterday’s Budget is “not a Budget for Ireland’s low-paid workers”, yet again failing to address workers’ rights and offering nothing to low-paid and precarious workers. Commenting, Regional Coordinating … Continue reading →

Posted in Press Releases, Republic of Ireland news | Tagged Budget22, Julia Marciniak, low pay, Richie Browne, Unite ROI, workers' rights | Leave a comment

As hospitality re-opens, workers remain locked out of decent work

Posted on June 6, 2021 by unitetheunion

Service comes with side order of exploitation Unite survey aims to paint true picture of working conditions As the public prepares to enjoy outdoor cafes, restaurants and pubs from tomorrow, trade union Unite today (Sunday) said that hospitality workers are … Continue reading →

Posted in Press Releases, Republic of Ireland news, Uncategorized | Tagged hospitality, Julia Marciniak, low pay, precarious work, Unite ROI | 1 Comment

Employers challenged to sign up to Unite’s Hospitality Charter as best means to attract workers and overcome staffing shortage

Posted on May 27, 2021 by Unite the union NI

Unite the union to write to Hospitality businesses across Belfast area to request they sign up to raise the bar for workers Hospitality Charter includes provisions such a Living Wage, guaranteed hours, action to challenge sexual harassment and trade union … Continue reading →

Posted in Northern Ireland news, Press Releases | Tagged Hospitality Charter, low pay, Neil Moore, Unite Hospitality | 1 Comment

Stormont Executive must provide additional wage protections for hospitality workers they have locked out of their workplaces

Posted on October 14, 2020 by Unite the union NI

Without supports latest shutdown by Stormont Executive will result in a second wave of redundancies and reductions to incomes Existing UK government’s job support scheme provides hospitality workers with only two thirds of their average hourly wage of £8.84 Speaking … Continue reading →