Tag Archives: Tom Fitzgerald

As construction sites re-open, Unite seeks NPHET guidance on testing regime

Posted on April 11, 2021 by unitetheunion

April 11th: Unite, which represents construction workers throughout Ireland, has written to NPHET seeking guidance on the optimum testing regime for construction sites.  Although approximately 30% of construction sites have remained open throughout Level 5 restrictions, non-essential construction sites have been … Continue reading →

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MEBSCA employers issued with notice of industrial action

Posted on September 15, 2020 by unitetheunion

Employers deemed in breach of collective agreement September 15th:  During a meeting today (Tuesday) between mechanical employers represented by MEBSCA-CIF and the MEBSCA unions Unite and Connect, at which employers refused to commit to paying the 2.7 % pay increase … Continue reading →

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Unite construction members vote overwhelmingly for action if employers attack terms and conditions

Posted on September 15, 2020 by unitetheunion

Protective ballots follow High Court decision to strike down SEOs Employers warned to pay agreed increases or face industrial action September 15th:  Unite, which represents construction workers throughout Ireland, has announced that members have voted almost overwhelmingly to take industrial … Continue reading →

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Unite mechanical members vote overwhelmingly for action if employers attack terms and conditions

Posted on September 1, 2020 by unitetheunion

Protective ballot follows High Court decision to strike down SEOs Union warns mechanical employers: Pay agreed increases due today or face industrial action September 1st:  Unite, which represents mechanical workers (plumbers, fitters and welders) in the construction and mechanical services … Continue reading →

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Sectoral Employment Orders: Unite welcomes stay on High Court orders

Posted on July 31, 2020 by unitetheunion

Today’s decision maintains important protections for workers Protective ballot underway July 31st: Unite, which represents construction workers throughout Ireland, today (Friday) welcomed the decision by Mr Justice Simons to put a stay on the orders proposed in the recent High … Continue reading →

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