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Jobstown: Unite welcomes vindication of right to protest

Posted on June 29, 2017 by unitetheunion

Verdict must signal end to political policing June 29th:  Unite today welcomed the ‘Not Guilty’ verdict in the Jobstown trial as a ‘vindication of the right to protest’.  Commenting, Unite Regional Secretary Jimmy Kelly said he hoped that the verdict … Continue reading →

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Unite says progress on water “significant milestone on road to victory”

Posted on April 28, 2016 by unitetheunion

Union warns battle for full abolition and referendum continues Jimmy Kelly welcomes signs of political realignment April 28th: Unite, as a key component of the Right2Water campaign and water movement, today congratulated the thirty-nine members of Dail Eireann who have placed … Continue reading →

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Water charges: Unite research shows deficit target will still be achieved if charges are abolished

Posted on November 3, 2014 by unitetheunion

Union condemns Government scaremongering November 3rd: Trade union Unite today (Monday November 3rd) published research showing that, if water user charges are abolished, the Government would still reach its fiscal deficit target of 3 per cent in 2015. Commenting, Unite … Continue reading →

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Five unions seek fundamental rethink on water policy

Posted on October 22, 2014 by unitetheunion

Water user charges and Irish Water must be scrapped October 22nd: Five unions representing over 100,000 workers throughout the Republic today (Wednesday 22 October) joined forces to call on the Government to abolish water user charges.  The Communication Workers’ Union, … Continue reading →

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Water charges: Policy fiasco creates new poverty trap for disabled workers and carers

Posted on October 16, 2014 by unitetheunion

Coalition’s sticking plaster response to public anger leaves most vulnerable workers empty-handed Time for Government to abandon failed water charges project, says Jimmy Kelly October 16th: Many workers with disabilities and those caring for a disabled child will fall into … Continue reading →

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