Tag Archives: Unite ROI

Construction: Unite writes to Taoiseach seeking site closure to help halt spread of COVID-19

Posted on March 26, 2020 by unitetheunion

Construction: Unite writes to Taoiseach seeking site closure to help halt spread of COVID-19 Union says social distancing and hygiene measures cannot be observed Letter calls for workers’ incomes to be protected Trade union Unite, which represents construction workers throughout … Continue reading →

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Unite calls for closure of all construction sites to halt spread of COVID-19

Posted on March 24, 2020 by unitetheunion

Unite calls for closure of all construction sites to halt spread of COVID-19 Construction workers say social distancing not possible on site Emergency meeting hears that wage compensation must include ‘bogus self-employed’ An emergency online meeting of Unite’s National Construction … Continue reading →

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In an emergency new powers must be effective, proportionate and fair

Posted on March 19, 2020 by unitetheunion

Unite seeks establishment of Emergency Forum comprising government departments, ICTU and employers  Moratorium on residential and commercial rents, ban on evictions, imperative March 19th: Commenting on the Health (Preservation and Protection and other Emergency Measures in the Public Interest) Bill, … Continue reading →

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COVID-19 and your Rights as a Worker – Updated 18 March 2020

Posted on March 18, 2020 by unitetheunion

Frequently Asked Questions – UPDATED 18 March 2020 The COVID-19 (Coronavirus) emergency is evolving rapidly and Unite will be updating our advice as dictated by circumstances.  Unite is endeavouring to maintain our service to members during this unprecedented health emergency. … Continue reading →

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Further update : Essential information for workers facing layoff and/or requiring Department of Social Protection support

Posted on March 16, 2020 by unitetheunion

March 16th: With regard to the COVID-19 situation, further updates have been issued through the Department of Employment & Social Protection to Trade Unions. This information focuses on workers in lay-off situations and requiring and needing to deal with the … Continue reading →

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