Tag Archives: Unite Youth

Unite supports proposed legislation to end age-based Minimum Wage discrimination

Posted on June 8, 2023 by unitetheunion

Bill would help tackle exploitation of young workers Trade union Unite, which represents workers in all sectors, today (Thursday) called on TDs from all parties to back the National Minimum Wage (Equal Pay for Young Workers) Bill 2022. The legislation, … Continue reading →

Posted in Press Releases, Republic of Ireland news | Tagged Discrimination, equality, low pay, Minimum Wage, Unite ROI, Unite Youth | 2 Comments

Unite commemorates legacy of LGBT activist, Mark Ashton, by launching a bursary for young people’s solidarity projects

Posted on May 18, 2017 by Unite the union NI

Unite the union will launch its Mark Ashton bursary this evening [7pm, Thursday May 18th] as part of LGBT awareness week. The bursary worth up to £300 will be available is aimed at young people developing projects which shows solidarity … Continue reading →

Posted in Equalities, Northern Ireland news, Press Releases | Tagged Belfast, Greg Sachno, Jimmy Kelly, LGBT, Mark Ashton, solidarity, Unite NI, Unite Youth | Leave a comment

Youth Minimum Wage: Unite demands that Government heed Council of Europe findings and treat young workers equally

Posted on January 25, 2015 by unitetheunion

Union reiterates call for Minimum Wage to be increased to €9.65 for all workers With 1-in-5 people in work suffering deprivation, tackling poverty pay must be priority January 25th: Commenting on last week’s Council of Europe report which found that … Continue reading →