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Motor Mechanics: Unite describes SIMI pay proposals as paltry

First pay rise in 13 years would do nothing to shrink gap with other trades Only collectively negotiated agreements will secure future of the sector Trade union Unite, which is organising motor mechanics throughout Ireland today (Sunday) said that proposals by … Continue reading

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Unite launches hotline and campaign to get a ‘new deal’ for Amazon workers in Northern Ireland

Unite the Union, has opened a confidential whistle-blowing hotline for Amazon workers in Northern Ireland. The union has begun a national newspaper and digital Facebook advertising campaign to alert Amazon workers that they can blow the whistle and expose poor treatment … Continue reading

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There’s a reason why neo-liberals have anti-trade-union positions

Unite Trade Union will produce a political blog/commentary on Thursdays (generally) which will be published on our social media and related platforms in the Republic of Ireland and can be emailed to you on application. In the neoliberal era Unite … Continue reading

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Union campaign pays dividends for Murphy International workers

Workers benefit by up to €200 per week July 13th: Unite members in conjunction with their colleagues in the TEEU in Limerick-based engineering company Murphy International have seen their pay packets swell by up to €200 per week as the … Continue reading

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