Tag: wages
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Hospitality: New Unite survey reveals high levels of low pay, bullying and discrimination
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 a worrying picture of an industry characterised by low pay, bullying and discrimination against women…
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ABP Lurgan strike: 240 workers stand firm against low pay and anti-family hours
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) in a dispute centred on the company’s decision to offer a below-inflation pay increase while…
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Strike to halt production at ABP Meats in Lurgan tomorrow (Monday, November 4th)
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 00.01 hours tomorrow (Monday 4th November), with pickets being placed at the gates from 6…
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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…