Tag Archives: MEBSCA

Construction: Strike threat secures 12.7% pay boost for mechanical workers

Deal improves on Labour Court recommendation rejected by Unite members November 21st: Unite, which represents construction workers throughout the country, announced today (Tuesday) that it has secured a 12.7 per cent pay boost for plumbers, pipefitters and welders from January … Continue reading

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Collapse of Mechanical SEO opens door to industrial action

Unite warns employers against attempting to cut pay and conditions Trade union Unite, which represents workers throughout the construction and mechanical sectors, today (Wednesday) warned employers that any attempt to cut pay and conditions following the collapse of the Mechanical … Continue reading

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MEBSCA employers issued with notice of industrial action

Employers deemed in breach of collective agreement September 15th:  During a meeting today (Tuesday) between mechanical employers represented by MEBSCA-CIF and the MEBSCA unions Unite and Connect, at which employers refused to commit to paying the 2.7 % pay increase … Continue reading

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Win for Mechanical Workers 

Welcoming new SEO, Unite pledges to continue travel fight January 25th: Unite today welcomed the new Sectoral Employment Order (SEO) governing the terms and conditions of mechanical workers in the construction industry.  Minister Pat Breen today accepted the Labour Court … Continue reading

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Construction sector growth must be reflected in workers’ pay

Unite highlights 22% pay cuts suffered by mechanical workers since 2011 Workers now earning less than in 2004 Responding to a report showing that the Irish construction sector experienced the highest rate of growth among 19 European countries last year, … Continue reading

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