Tag Archives: Unite ROI

Migrant HCAs: Oireachtas members hear demands for family reunification

“Care is what we do – so let us care for our families” Representatives of Unite the union, Migrant Rights Centre Ireland and Migrant Nurses Ireland today (Wednesday) spoke at an Oireachtas briefing hosted by Ruth Coppinger TD to outline … Continue reading

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International Workers’ Memorial Day: New survey highlights need for ‘Extreme Weather’ legislation 

Unite proposals include alert-dependent mandatory closures and ‘climate leave’ Time to climate-proof health and safety legislation  Union seeks meeting with Minister Peter Burke to discuss proposals Trade union Unite, which represents workers throughout Ireland, today (Monday 28 April – International … Continue reading

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Workers must not be landed with tariff tab

Union executive warns that hitting living standards will not Trump-proof economy The Irish Executive Committee of trade union Unite has committed the union to campaigning against any moves by the government to abandon the commitment to raise the National Minimum … Continue reading

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HSE: Unite serves notice of industrial action over staffing crisis

Unite, which represents a range of grades across the Health Services Executive (HSE), said today (Monday) that it has served notice of industrial action over the staffing crisis resulting from the HSE’s ‘Pay and Numbers Strategy.’ Last year it emerged … Continue reading

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Cork brown water: Unite demands action as tests confirm contamination ahead of protest

Iron and manganese levels render water unsuitable for human consumption Protest set for Grand Parade on Saturday Unite, which represents water service workers in Cork and around the country, today announced the results of tests carried out on Cork’s ‘brown … Continue reading

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