Tag Archives: workers’ rights

COVID-19 and your Rights as a Worker – UPDATED 26 March 2020

Posted on March 27, 2020 by unitetheunion

Frequently Asked Questions – Updated 26 March 2020 The COVID-19 (Coronavirus) emergency is evolving rapidly and Unite will be updating our advice as dictated by circumstances. Unite is endeavouring to maintain our service to members during this unprecedented health emergency. … Continue reading →

Posted in Republic of Ireland news, Uncategorized | Tagged Covid-19, health and safety, Unite ROI, workers' rights | 3 Comments

Chancellor’s welcome commitments on wage-supports must be extended to workers on zero-hours contracts and self-employed

Posted on March 20, 2020 by Unite the union NI

Measures confirm Chancellor has listened to the case presented by Unite and other trade unions for urgent and bold action Commitment reflects needs of the moment and the strength of workers’ demand for protection in face of Coronavirus threat Unite … Continue reading →

Posted in Campaign for Decent Pay, Living Wage, Northern Ireland news, Press Releases | Tagged Chancellor of Exchequer, Conservative, Coronavirus, Jackie Pollock, job losses, Northern Ireland, wage supports, workers' rights | Leave a comment

Stormont must act to defend zero hours and self-employed workers who face immediate threat of joblessness

Posted on March 20, 2020 by Unite the union NI

Central government must go further to support devolved administrations Unite Regional Secretary Jackie Pollock called on the Northern Ireland Executive to act urgently to protect workers who had already lost their jobs or who faced the prospect of unemployment in … Continue reading →

Posted in Northern Ireland news, Press Releases | Tagged #BanZeroHours, bogus self-employment, Coronavirus, Jackie Pollock, job losses, Northern Ireland, self-employment, social protection, Unite the union, workers' rights, Zero Hours Contracts | Leave a comment

In an emergency new powers must be effective, proportionate and fair

Posted on March 19, 2020 by unitetheunion

Unite seeks establishment of Emergency Forum comprising government departments, ICTU and employers Moratorium on residential and commercial rents, ban on evictions, imperative March 19th: Commenting on the Health (Preservation and Protection and other Emergency Measures in the Public Interest) Bill, … Continue reading →

Posted in Press Releases, Republic of Ireland news, Uncategorized | Tagged Brendan Ogle, Covid-19, housing, legislation, Unite ROI, workers' rights | 2 Comments

Glider service in evenings to be diverted away from Falls Road after latest attacks leaves windows smashed on two gliders

Posted on March 19, 2020 by Unite the union NI

To safeguard the safety and welfare of drivers and passengers, after 7pm the Glider service will be diverted from Falls road onto the M1 motorway turning back up at Kennedy way Continued attacks on Glider threaten a vital service providing … Continue reading →