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Tag: Susan Fitzgerald

  • May Day warning (Northern Ireland): Workers will not pay for the latest crisis of capitalism

    May Day warning: Workers will not pay for the latest crisis of capitalism To mark International Workers’ Day (Friday 1 May), Unite warned employers that workers will not tolerate the current global supply crisis being used as the latest excuse to threaten jobs or for opportunist attacks on pay and conditions. Unite general secretary Sharon…

  • IWMD: Government must move on Extreme Weather protections

    In a statement issued to mark International Workers’ Memorial Day (IWMD), trade union Unite called on the government to introduce new protections for workers during and after extreme weather events. Earlier this year, Unite launched a new policy toolkit, In the Eye of the Storm. The document includes a summary of responses to a survey…

  • Cork water crisis: Latest breaches highlight need for referendum

    Water safety too important to be left to private sector Trade union Unite said today that the latest revelations regarding ongoing breaches of drinking water safety in Cork again highlight the need for a referendum enshrining public ownership of water services in the Constitution. Unite is part of the Keep Water Public group of unions demanding…

  • As waters recede, focus must shift to workers

    Calls to work from home must be backed by legislation Unions must be involved in any review of extreme weather responses Trade union Unite, which organises workers throughout the economy, today (Sunday) said that last week’s torrential rain and flooding again highlighted the need for legislation to protect workers’ health, safety and incomes during and…

  • ASML:  Dutch multinational refuses OECD mediation in recognition dispute

    OECD says Unite complaint warrants examination after company refuses to engage with union Members to discuss options including industrial action ASML reported nearly €33 billion in record sales last year Trade union Unite, which organises workers at ASML in Maynooth, said today (Tuesday) that the Dutch semiconductor giant has refused an offer by the Organisation…

  • Unite launches plan to protect workers from Extreme Weather impacts

    Publication of ‘Workers in the Eye of the Storm’ marks anniversary of Storm Éowyn Union’s demands include mandatory alert-based responses and ‘climate leave’ Trade union Unite, which organises workers throughout the economy, this morning (Thursday) launched a new policy toolkit, In the Eye of the Storm. The document includes a summary of responses to a survey…