Tag Archives: Tom Fitzgerald

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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Unite determined to defend living standards as public sector unions prepare for pay talks

Union will not shy away from collective action in pursuit of cost-of-living pay increases November 19th: Unite, which represents members in a range of public sector employments, today (Sunday) said that public sector workers have demonstrated over the past year … Continue reading →

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Wyeth Nutritionals: Management must engage immediately with unions to save jobs

Latest job threat should spur Government to action October 18th: Unite, which represents administrative, technical and craft grades at Wyeth Nutritionals in Askeaton, Co Limerick, said this evening (Wednesday) that workers were shocked to be told this afternoon that the … Continue reading →

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Collapse of Mechanical SEO opens door to industrial action

Unite warns employers against attempting to cut pay and conditions Trade union Unite, which represents workers throughout the construction and mechanical sectors, today (Wednesday) warned employers that any attempt to cut pay and conditions following the collapse of the Mechanical … Continue reading →

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Merative workers organise in pushback against redundancies

Unite seeking extension of consultation period following company refusal to engage Union writes to Minister Coveney outlining concerns at failure to abide by consultation rules October 5th: Unite, which represents workers in medical technology company Merative, has called on the … Continue reading →

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