Tag Archives: Republic of Ireland

Cabin crew have lift-off with Norwegian Air recognition deal

Posted on December 20, 2018 by Unite the union NI

Cabin crew have lift-off with Norwegian Air recognition deal, agreement proves decent jobs no bar to competitiveness December 20th: Unite the union and Norwegian Air have signed a recognition agreement covering cabin crew based in Dublin. Unite currently represents the … Continue reading →

Posted in Press Releases, Republic of Ireland news | Tagged Davy Kettyles, Dublin, Norwegian Air, Republic of Ireland, Trade Union, trade union rights, union recognition | 1 Comment

‘Grinch’ Capita Plc’s refusal to pay Labour Court recommendation highlights need to review public procurement rules

Posted on December 14, 2017 by Unite the union NI

Unite members hand in letter to Paschal Donohoe Union says case points up deficiencies in collective bargaining provision Unite members today (Thursday 14 December) handed in a letter to Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe highlighting Capita Plc’s ongoing refusal to pay … Continue reading →

Posted in Press Releases, Republic of Ireland news | Tagged Bernard Daly, Capita, Grinch, industrial relations, Minister Donohoe, procurement, Republic of Ireland, union recognition | Leave a comment

Unite suspends planned strike action and protests following CIF decision to enter WRC discussions

Posted on September 6, 2017 by Unite the union NI

CIF accept need for ongoing dispute to be advanced through Workplace Relations Commission and Labour Court, where necessary September 6th: Trade union Unite, which represents over 90% of crane operators in Ireland, today (Wednesday) suspended strike action and protests scheduled … Continue reading →

Posted in Press Releases, Republic of Ireland news | Tagged #cranes, Construction Industry Federation, Dublin, industrial action, Republic of Ireland, strike action, Tom Fitzgerald, Unite | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Brexit, Northern Ireland news, Press Releases, Republic of Ireland news, Uncategorized | Tagged #Unite4Jobs, Brexit, British Government, collective bargaining, ECHR, human rights, infrastructure, Investment, Northern Ireland, precarious work, Republic of Ireland, tax avoidance, United Kingdom | Leave a comment

Unite: Lidl ‘Living Wage’ Pay decision – an all-island Fair Pay Victory!

Posted on October 8, 2015 by unitetheunion

Company u-turn demonstrates power of workers getting organised with Unite Other retailers are now ‘on notice’ – they must match Lidl’s Living Wage policy October 8th: Unite Regional Officer, Susan Fitzgerald, welcomed Lidl’s announcement that it would now include workers … Continue reading →