Tag Archives: Unite ROI

Irish Life workers set to strike on Thursday in defence of pensions

Posted on April 10, 2018 by unitetheunion

24-hour stoppage follows decisive vote for action April 10th: Close to 800 Unite members in Irish Life will be taking strike action on Thursday (April 12th) in a dispute centred on the company’s unilateral decision to close the workers’ Defined … Continue reading →

Posted in Press Releases, Republic of Ireland news, Uncategorized | Tagged industrial action, industrial relations, Irish Life, Joe Conroy, pensions, Richie Browne, Unite ROI | Leave a comment

Victory for Extern workers as Labour Court recommends recognition of Unite

Posted on April 5, 2018 by unitetheunion

Union represents majority of staff working for social care provider Unite today (Thursday April 5th) hailed what it termed a ‘significant victory’ following the Labour Court’s recommendation that social care provider Extern recognise and engage with the union. Unite had … Continue reading →

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Lanlearn closure: Unite writes to Regina Doherty seeking exceptional Insolvency Payments Scheme assistance

Posted on April 5, 2018 by unitetheunion

Teachers owed up to €3000 each as school owner disappears Case highlights shortcomings of Insolvency Payments Scheme April 5th: Unite, which represents English Language Teachers, has written to Social Protection Minister Regina Doherty asking her to grant exceptional leave to … Continue reading →

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Irish Life workers set for 24-hour strike on April 12th

Posted on April 2, 2018 by unitetheunion

Stoppage follows decisive vote for action Dispute centres on unilateral closure of healthy pension scheme April 2nd: Irish Life is Ireland’s largest pension provider, but Unite members working for the insurance giant are being forced to take industrial action in … Continue reading →

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Griffith College language teachers join Unite in fight for rights

Posted on March 28, 2018 by unitetheunion

Union accuses college of failing to provide proper contracts College told “Don’t just teach about employment rights – observe them!” March 28th: Unite, which organises English Language Teachers throughout Ireland, today announced that a majority of teachers in the Griffith Institute … Continue reading →