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State must step in to protect deferred DAA, Aer Lingus pensioners

Posted on February 18, 2015 by unitetheunion

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 … Continue reading →

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NI Water work-to-rule action suspended

Posted on January 21, 2015 by unitetheunion

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 … Continue reading →

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AIB: Unite warns of possible industrial action, requests urgent meeting with Minister

Posted on January 15, 2015 by unitetheunion

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 … Continue reading →

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NI water dispute to escalate as shop stewards vote to withdraw ‘emergency cover’ arrangements

Posted on January 11, 2015 by unitetheunion

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for Minister to intervene to avoid consequences of prolonged industrial action ‘Goodwill’ emergency cover arrangements withdrawn by workforce after management abuse January 10: The Water Group of Trade Unions, including UNITE, NIPSA and GMB, has announced the termination of … Continue reading →

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Unite welcomes resolution of long-running Waterford Crystal pensions case

Posted on December 9, 2014 by unitetheunion

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 … Continue reading →

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