Tag Archives: precarious work

MEI report glosses over exploitation in English Language sector

Posted on February 15, 2018 by unitetheunion

Unite challenges umbrella body to publish wage figures February 15th: Unite, which represents English Language Teachers, today accused umbrella group Marketing English in Ireland of ‘glossing over’ exploitation in the ELT sector and called on MEI to publish total wage … Continue reading →

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English Language Teachers take campaign for decency abroad

Posted on January 25, 2018 by unitetheunion

Unite says students as well as teachers vulnerable to ‘network of exploitation’ January 25th: Unite, which organises English Language Teachers, is taking its ‘campaign for decency’ in the sector to ELT students’ countries of origin. The union, which has been … Continue reading →

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Jackie Pollock takes over as head of Unite in Ireland

Posted on January 8, 2018 by Unite the union NI

Precarious work, low pay and Brexit among challenges identified by new Regional Secretary Jackie Pollock has succeeded Jimmy Kelly as Unite Regional Secretary. From Belfast, Jackie Pollock has been involved in trade unionism since the 1980s, and most recently served … Continue reading →

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Brexit band-aid will not secure jobs, living standards

Posted on August 16, 2017 by Unite the union NI

Unite highlights impact of prolonged uncertainty on economy and workers Robust interventions needed North and South to foster confidence, protect jobs August 16th: In an initial response today (Wednesday) to the UK government’s paper proposing steps to mitigate the impact … Continue reading →

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ICTU Biennial Delegates Conference: Speech by Davy Thompson on Scourge of Bogus Self-Employment

Posted on July 4, 2017 by Unite the union NI

July 4th: Speaking in support of motion 11 on the need to challenge Bogus Self-Employment at the Irish Congress of Trade Union’s Biennial Delegate Conference in Belfast, Unite Regional Coordinating Officer Davy Thompson said: Bogus self-employment is a scourge faced … Continue reading →