Tag Archives: Water
Cork brown water: Unite demands action as tests confirm contamination ahead of protest
Iron and manganese levels render water unsuitable for human consumption Protest set for Grand Parade on Saturday Unite, which represents water service workers in Cork and around the country, today announced the results of tests carried out on Cork’s ‘brown … Continue reading
Parties must commit to holding water referendum within 100 days of next government
Water workers condemn government failure to honour referendum commitment Trade union Unite, which represents water service workers, today (Tuesday) called on all political parties to issue a public commitment that they will hold a referendum enshrining public ownership of Ireland’s … Continue reading
Unite members set for industrial action on Water Services Framework
Water delivery workers in local authorities to down tools on Friday 30 June Unite seeking changes to Water Services Framework including referendum commitment Unite members involved in water delivery services around the country will take industrial action on Friday 30 … Continue reading
Unions launch ‘Keep Water Public’ campaign calling for referendum on public water services
October 27th: A coalition of trade unions today launched the ‘Keep Water Public’ campaign, which calls on the Government to confirm a date for a constitutional referendum on the public ownership of water services. The campaign is supported by SIPTU, … Continue reading
NI Water work-to-rule action suspended
Workers to be consulted on NI Water offer pending ballot Focus on restoring water supplies across NI, particularly in the West January 21st: Speaking after a meeting of union representatives at the Water Group of Trade Unions (WGTU) in Belfast … Continue reading









