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Crane strike: Workers’ determination reflected in strong picket on first strike day

Posted on June 29, 2017 by unitetheunion

Capital Dock and Hanover Quay sites of today’s pickets, rolling strikes to continue next week June 29th: Unite, which represents crane operators, today held the first in a series of rolling strike actions.  The union said that the strong picket … Continue reading →

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Crane Operators set to strike for decent wages

Posted on June 19, 2017 by unitetheunion

Move comes as construction unions press for pay rises as part of Sectoral Employment Order  “Workers must share in construction recovery” June 19th: Trade union Unite – which represents over 90 per cent of Crane Operators in Ireland – announced … Continue reading →

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Unite expresses solidarity with Jobstown accused

Posted on October 21, 2016 by unitetheunion

Union urges large attendance at tomorrow’s support rally October 21st: Unite has expressed solidarity with the Jobstown teenager accused of ‘false imprisonment’ on foot of a 2014 protest where former Tánaiste Joan Burton’s car was delayed for some hours.  Pointing … Continue reading →

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Employment assumption crucial to ending bogus self-employment crisis

Posted on April 3, 2016 by unitetheunion

Unite submission also calls for new public procurement rules to curb abuses April 3rd: Trade union Unite today (Sunday April 3rd) called for a suite of new measures to tackle bogus self-employment, which is particularly prevalent in the construction sector.  … Continue reading →

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Unite disappointed at Labour decision to use JJ Rhatigan site for policy launch

Posted on February 12, 2016 by unitetheunion

Decision places question-mark over party’s commitment to workers’ rights February 12th: Unite today expressed disappointment at the Labour Party’s decision to use a JJ Rhatigan & Co site as the setting for the launch of their affordable homes policy yesterday. … Continue reading →

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