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Housing crisis: Unite says wages are solution not problem

Posted on September 26, 2025 by unitetheunion

Good jobs key to attracting and retaining labour Trade union Unite, which represents construction workers throughout Ireland, today said that sustained wage rises in the construction sector are critical to prevent a loss of vital construction skills as Ireland grapples with an ongoing housing crisis. Unite was commenting on this … Continue reading →

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Workers must not be landed with tariff tab

Posted on April 16, 2025 by unitetheunion

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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University Hospital Waterford: Support staff take action in pay justice dispute

Posted on May 16, 2024 by unitetheunion

Dispute centres on HSE failure to upgrade laundry workers, and to recognise long serving support staff Unite accuses HSE of leaving hospital and union in the dark over regrading plans Trade union Unite, which represents support staff at the University … Continue reading →

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Unite members in Haleon secure 9.5% pay uplift over two years

Posted on December 13, 2023 by unitetheunion

Dungarvan workers to also benefit from €2,000 in tax-free vouchers Deal follows vote to reject Labour Court recommendation Trade union Unite, which represents around 800 members in Haleon’s Dungarvan facility, said today (Wednesday) that members have voted overwhelmingly to accept … Continue reading →

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Unions demand significant increase in Minimum Wage

Posted on September 9, 2022 by unitetheunion

September 8th: Connect, CWU, FSU, SIPTU and Unite have supported the call by the Irish Congress of Trade Unions, in its pre-budget submission, for a significant increase in the minimum wage. In a joint statement, the unions said:   “The Government … Continue reading →

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