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Tara Mines: Unite says Boliden must commit to long-term future following agreement

Unions secure core pay for remaining workers, improved voluntary redundancy terms Unite, which represents craft and staff grades at Tara Mines, today (Wednesday) said that the proposed agreement negotiated last night at the Workplace Relations Commission represents a significant improvement … Continue reading

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Tara Mines: ‘megaphone bullying’ no substitute for collective engagement

February 14th: Trade union Unite, which represents craft and staff grades at Tara Mines, has warned Boliden that ‘megaphone bullying’ is no substitute for collective engagement. The union’s warning follows Boliden’s chief executive officer Mikael Staffas’ statement last week that … Continue reading

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Tara Mines: Government must step in as company adopts unacceptable approach to workers’ jobs and conditions

Alternative ownership must be on agenda January 9th: Speaking following a conciliation hearing held today (Tuesday) at the Workplace Relations Commission, trade union Unite – which represents craft and staff grades at Tara Mines – expressed outrage at proposals advanced … Continue reading

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Tara Mines: Time to talk about public ownership

Government must act now to secure future of Europe’s largest zinc mine June 29th: Unite, which represents craft and staff grades at Tara Mines, today (Thursday) called on the Government to take the mine into public ownership in the absence … Continue reading

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Tara Mines: Unite and Connect submit proposals to management

Unions still awaiting full financial disclosure from company June 20th: Trades unions Unite and Connect, along with Siptu representatives, attended a meeting between unions and management in Tara Mines today, in a further bid to avert the suspension of operations … Continue reading

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