Tag Archives: Tom Fitzgerald

‘Tips’ legislation: Unite welcomes ring-fencing of service charges for workers

Posted on June 29, 2022 by unitetheunion

Collective bargaining must now be moved up political agenda Trade union Unite, which has campaigned to stop the practice of ‘tip theft’ in the hospitality sector, today (Wednesday) welcomed the Government’s decision to bring forward an amendment to the Payment … Continue reading →

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Construction: Amended SEO will ensure stability as sector recovers from Covid

Posted on July 28, 2021 by unitetheunion

Unions seeking 4% annual pay rise over three years July 28th: Unite, which represents workers throughout the construction sector, today (Wednesday) said that the amended Sectoral Employment Order being sought by unions will ensure stability as the sector recovers from … Continue reading →

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Sectoral Employment Orders: Unite welcomes Supreme Court decision upholding constitutionality of SEOs

Posted on June 18, 2021 by unitetheunion

June 18th: In an initial response to the Supreme Court decision issued today (Friday), Unite welcomed the ruling that Sectoral Employment Orders are constitutional. The union said that this provides a firm foundation to develop existing SEOs and establish additional ones … Continue reading →

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Unite issues proposals to tackle bogus self-employment

Posted on April 25, 2021 by unitetheunion

Presumption of employment and new Statutory Code of Practice central to decent work blueprint Unite, which represents workers in all sectors, today (Sunday) published a set of proposals designed to tackle the scourge of bogus self-employment as well as other precarious working … Continue reading →

Posted in Press Releases, Republic of Ireland news | Tagged bogus self-employment, Brendan Ogle, construction, Tom Fitzgerald, Unite ROI | 1 Comment

Intel Covid outbreak: Unite reiterates long-standing call for regular and rigorous on-site testing

Posted on April 23, 2021 by unitetheunion

Union wrote to Intel project management companies in March NPHET must provide guidance on testing for construction sector April 23rd: Responding to the the news that at least 70 construction workers on the Intel site in Kildare have tested positive … Continue reading →