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Premier Periclase: Nine-week strike ends following Labour Court recommendation

Posted on October 16, 2020 by

Trade union Unite, which represents workers at Drogheda magnesia plant Premier Periclase, today (Friday) announced that its members will be returning to work on Monday 19 October following nine weeks on the picket line.  The decision follows a Labour Court recommendation … Continue reading →

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Premier Periclase dispute: Tanaiste urged to intervene

Posted on August 30, 2020 by

Union accuses company of reneging on agreements August 30th:  Unite, which represents members working for the Drogheda-based Louth magnesia plant Premier Periclase, has supported calls for the Tanaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Leo Varadkar, to use his … Continue reading →

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Government must secure continuity of care provision for residents at Sisters of Charity facilities

Posted on August 16, 2020 by

Unite the union joins SIPTU, the INMO and Forsa trade unions in demanding the Health Service Executive protect services for residents and families Staff who have stood heroically on frontline in the fight against Covid now face losing their jobs … Continue reading →

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Premier Periclase: workers set to strike from July 20th

Posted on July 8, 2020 by

Unite accuses company of failing to engage and breaching agreement July 8th: Unite, which represents workers at Drogheda magnesia plant Premier Periclase, has announced that its members are set to take strike action from Monday July 20th. Commenting, Unite Regional … Continue reading →

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Aer Lingus: Craft unions write seeking immediate meeting with company  

Posted on June 20, 2020 by

Unions warn that unilateral action will undermine airline’s recovery   June 20th: Unite Regional Officer Willie Quiqley, who chairs the Craft Group of Unions at Aer Lingus, has written to Aer Lingus management seeking an immediate meeting in light of … Continue reading →

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