Tag Archives: Unite ROI

Bogus self-employment:  Oireachtas Committee told presumption of employment most effective remedy

Posted on June 20, 2019 by unitetheunion

Unite says bogus self-employment rife in construction but also encountered elsewhere Eliminating bogus self-employment would be win for workers, win for Exchequer and win for compliant employers June 20th:  Unite, which represents workers throughout the economy, today (Thursday) appeared before … Continue reading →

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Unite tells Oireachtas Committee that “culture of disregard for workers” is undermining potential of English Language Teaching sector

Posted on June 19, 2019 by unitetheunion

Standards in QQA Bill need to be underpinned by additional legislation June 19th: Unite, which represents English Language Teachers, has told the joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills that the potential of the Irish ELT sector to be a … Continue reading →

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Former Ivy worker details process of tip theft at luxury restaurant

Posted on June 18, 2019 by unitetheunion

Julia Marciniak joins Brendan Ogle, Joan Collins and Cieran Perry at press conference to support tips legislation June 18th: A press conference organised by Joan Collins TD this morning (Tuesday) heard former Ivy worker and Unite member Julia Marciniak explain … Continue reading →

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Unite urges Doherty to publish tips legislation before Dail recess

Posted on June 12, 2019 by unitetheunion

Promised legislation follows determined action by Unite members and campaigners June 12th: Unite today welcomed the announcement by Employment Affairs and Social Protection Minister Regina Doherty that she will be bringing forward legislation to ensure that tips are not used to … Continue reading →

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Peter Mark abolishes new training fee following Unite campaign

Posted on May 12, 2019 by unitetheunion

Workers to receive entitlements backdated to March 4th Victory comes on eve of Unite conference  May 12th Unite, which represents workers in the hairdressing sector, today (Sunday) welcomed Peter Mark’s decision to abolish a new ‘training fee’ which the chain … Continue reading →

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