Tag Archives: RepealThe8th

Welcoming referendum result, Unite says law in Northern Ireland must be revisited

Abortion is a workplace issue North and South, says union Equalities Officer May 27th: Trade union Unite has welcomed the overwhelming vote to repeal the Eighth Amendment. The union, which represents workers throughout the island of Ireland, campaigned actively for … Continue reading

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Working women travelling for abortion on International Women’s Day 

Unite campaign for Repeal will be informed by ground-breaking workplace survey March 8th: Trade union Unite, which represents working women in all sectors, today (International Women’s Day) said that its campaign for a ‘Yes’ vote in the forthcoming referendum to … Continue reading

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Repeal the 8th: Unite Submission to Citizens’ Assembly focuses on low-income women, workplace issues

December 11th: Trade union Unite has made a submission to the Citizens’ Assembly urging a referendum to repeal the 8th Amendment and highlighting the issues facing low-income women seeking to access a termination.  The union’s submission also looks at some … Continue reading

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Maser ‘Repeal the Eighth’ mural travels to Unite offices on Middle Abbey Street

August 9th: Unite today installed a replica of street artist Maser’s ‘Repeal the Eighth’ mural at its Middle Abbey Street offices in Dublin.  The mural, which was originally painted on the Project Arts Centre, had to be removed following a … Continue reading

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Right to choose is a trade union issue says Unite

“Cash in your pocket must not determine access to medical treatment” September 26th: Unite members will be taking part in today’s Fourth Annual March for Choice. Unite is a member of the Trade Union Campaign to Repeal the Eighth Amendment, … Continue reading

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