Tag: #UniteELT
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English Language Schools must engage with workers before re-opening
Safe teaching and learning environment will be central to future success of sector May 11th: Unite, which represents English Language Teachers throughout Ireland, today (Monday) said that schools must start engaging now with teachers to ensure that the industry can bounce back once the Covid-19 emergency is over. Speaking following publication of the Return to Work…
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ELT sector: Unite welcomes establishment of Joint Labour Committee
Move follows sustained campaign by English Language Teachers organised in Unite December 2nd: Unite, which represents English Language Teachers throughout Ireland, today welcomed the Government’s decision to implement a Labour Court recommendation and establish a Joint Labour Committee governing the English language education sector. The move follows a sustained campaign by English Language Teachers themselves…
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Delfin dispute: Unite welcomes invitation to talks
Union suspends industrial action pending discussions November 28th: Unite, which represents English Language Teachers throughout Ireland, today (Thursday) welcomed the decision by Delfin English School to meet the union to discuss members concerns. Teachers at Delfin have engaged in a series of stoppages, and were scheduled to resume industrial action next week. Commenting, Unite Regional…
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Regional Secretary Jackie Pollock: Delfin dispute centres on workers’ right to negotiate collectively through union of choice
Workers backed by Unite fighting fund Dispute centres on workers’ right to negotiate collectively through union of their choice Union highlights issues ranging from low pay to Christmas layoffs October 30th: Unite Regional Secretary Jackie Pollock addressed workers on the Delfin English School picket line in Dublin today (Wednesday). Mr Pollock said that Unite will do…
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As Delfin dispute escalates, English Language Teachers to strike on Monday
Full-day stoppage follows management’s refusal to engage with workers October 3rd: Unite, which represents all teachers working in Delfin English School, has announced that pickets will be placed on the school (2 Parnell Square, Dublin 1) from 09.00 hrs to 18.00 hrs on Monday October 7th. The escalation of this dispute follows repeated attempts by Unite to engage with management in a bid…
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Major win for English Language Teachers
QQA Bill is passed and mediator recommends establishment of Joint Labour Committee July 12th: Unite, which represents English Language Teachers, today (Friday) welcomed the passage of the Qualifications and Quality Assurance (Education and Training) (Amendment) Bill 2018, and the publication of the Mediator’s report on the Commercial English Language Education Sector. The mediator, Mr Patrick…