Tag Archives: wages

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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Construction: Amended SEO will ensure stability as sector recovers from Covid

Posted on July 28, 2021 by unitetheunion

Unions seeking 4% annual pay rise over three years July 28th: Unite, which represents workers throughout the construction sector, today (Wednesday) said that the amended Sectoral Employment Order being sought by unions will ensure stability as the sector recovers from … Continue reading →

Posted in Press Releases, Republic of Ireland news | Tagged construction, terms & conditions, Tom Fitzgerald, Unite ROI, wages | 1 Comment

Hospitality: New Unite survey reveals high levels of low pay, bullying and discrimination

Posted on July 26, 2021 by unitetheunion

As indoor hospitality re-opens, over half of respondents report non-adherence to Covid guidelines July 26th: Unite, which represents hospitality workers, today (Monday) released the findings of a survey of hospitality workers in the sector. As indoor hospitality re-opens, the research presents … Continue reading →

Posted in Press Releases, Republic of Ireland news, Uncategorized | Tagged hospitality, Julia Marciniak, Karen Doyle, terms & conditions, Unite ROI, wages | 6 Comments

ABP Lurgan strike: 240 workers stand firm against low pay and anti-family hours

Posted on November 4, 2019 by unitetheunion

Parties set to engage at LRA following today’s action Workers heartened by community and union support November 4th: 240 Unite members at ABP Lurgan, spanning six different nationalities, have been on the picket line since 6 am this morning (Monday) … Continue reading →

Posted in Northern Ireland news, Press Releases, Uncategorized | Tagged ABP, Brian Hewitt, childcare, Unite NI, wages | 1 Comment

Strike to halt production at ABP Meats in Lurgan tomorrow (Monday, November 4th)

Posted on November 3, 2019 by unitetheunion

Dispute at Goodman-owned plant driven by low pay and anti-family hours Stoppage follows overwhelming vote in favour of action November 3rd: The first in a series of planned stoppages at the Anglo Beef Processing plant in Lurgan will start at … Continue reading →