Tag: pensions
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Waterford Crystal: Delay in implementing December pensions settlement inexcusable
State’s continuing failure to issue Deed of Release results in further High Court adjournment April 16th: Nearly four months after former Waterford Crystal workers voted to accept the terms of the pension settlement negotiated between Unite and the Government under the auspices of LRC Chairperson Kieran Mulvey, High Court proceedings have still not been wound…
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State must step in to protect deferred DAA, Aer Lingus pensioners
Crisis facing deferred pensioners highlights need for robust pension protection legislation February 18th: Unite today said that the State has an obligation to protect deferred Dublin Airport Authority and Aer Lingus pensioners, who will be exposed to cuts of between 40% and 60% of their accrued entitlements in the Irish Aviation Superannuation Scheme. The union,…
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NI Water work-to-rule action suspended
Workers to be consulted on NI Water offer pending ballot Focus on restoring water supplies across NI, particularly in the West January 21st: Speaking after a meeting of union representatives at the Water Group of Trade Unions (WGTU) in Belfast today (Wednesday) and following on from an offer made by NI Water in the early…
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AIB: Unite warns of possible industrial action, requests urgent meeting with Minister
Union accuses bank of failure to honour pension agreement and systematic refusal to engage January 15th: Trade union Unite, which represents over 200 members at AIB, has written to Finance Minister Michael Noonan informing him of the rapidly deteriorating industrial relations climate at the bank and warning of possible industrial action should AIB fail to…
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NI water dispute to escalate as shop stewards vote to withdraw ‘emergency cover’ arrangements
Call for Minister to intervene to avoid consequences of prolonged industrial action ‘Goodwill’ emergency cover arrangements withdrawn by workforce after management abuse January 10: The Water Group of Trade Unions, including UNITE, NIPSA and GMB, has announced the termination of a protocol designed to avoid water shortages during the festive period. As part of the…
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Unite welcomes resolution of long-running Waterford Crystal pensions case
Positive outcome illustrates value of collective action, union to recommend acceptance Families of deceased workers will also benefit December 9th: Trade union Unite today welcomed the Cabinet decision to approve a settlement of the long-running Waterford Crystal pensions dispute mediated by LRC chief executive Kieran Mulvey. In addition to a lump sum payment of €1,200…