Tag Archives: Unite ROI
Unite response to ‘Tips’ legislation: Ring-fencing of tips welcome, but concern at mandatory service charges
Union warns that mandatory service charge could reinforce profits while reducing customer tipping January 31st: Trade union Unite, which represents hospitality workers throughout Ireland, has written to the Tanaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Leo Varadkar, outlining the … Continue reading
Unite statement and correction regarding Premier Periclase and Bord Gais
January 24th 2022: On December 19th 2021 Unite issued a press statement regarding the situation of Premier Periclase, which is currently in examinership. In that statement, Unite erroneously claimed that the company’s financial situation had been “worsened by the intransigence of Bord … Continue reading
As restrictions are lifted, hospitality workers’ concerns remain
Long-term sustainability of hospitality sector depends on improving working conditions January 23rd: Trade union Unite, which represents hospitality workers throughout Ireland, today (Sunday) extended a cautious welcome to the Government’s decision to lift many Covid-19 restrictions on hospitality, but warned that … Continue reading
Unite Hospitality Branch position on proposed ‘Tips’ legislation
Unite met with the Tanaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Leo Varadkar TD, on Monday 17 January. Click here to read the position of the Hospitality Branch, here to read our statement issued following the meeting, and here … Continue reading
Unite meets Tanaiste to discuss proposed tips legislation
Tip theft cheats workers and customers Robust legislation would increase public confidence in sector Trade union Unite, which represents workers in the hospitality sector, yesterday (Monday) met with the Tanaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Leo Varadkar to … Continue reading









