# Unite

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# Right2Water

Protest group dismisses water charge concessions as 'an attempt to buy time'

Right2Water is planning another mass protest on 10 December.

9.5k

Nov 18th 2014, 1:03 PM

# worker rights

Five years since it closed, the fight for Waterford Crystal pensions takes new turn

Unite trade union said today the dispute will go to the Labour Relations Commission – and hopefully be resolved.

13.2k

Jul 27th 2014, 4:58 PM

# Solidarity

Union donates €10,000 to Greyhound workers support fund

Unite’s regional secretary said the move shows that the SIPTU workers have the support of the entire trade union movement.

6.3k

Jul 22nd 2014, 3:40 PM

# Standard of Living

1 in 5 workers earn less than the 'living wage'

Unite described the wages of workers in hospitality, administrative support and retail sectors as ‘poverty pay’.

20.8k

Jul 6th 2014, 5:42 PM

# Local Authorities

Asbestos dumped on halting site was not removed for over four months

The National Traveller Partnership has said that Local Authorities have a “poor track record” in helping Travellers and should not be in charge of their finances.

13.7k

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Jul 1st 2014, 2:01 PM

# Going nowhere

Irish Rail workers vote for industrial action but don't want to strike

SIPTU said industrial action will only happen if changes to pay and conditions are implemented without agreement.

8.3k

Jun 4th 2014, 7:08 PM

# Unions

New workers' rights legislation could lead to practices 'outlawed' in other countries

However, it has been welcomed by Ibec, who believe it will help Ireland to continue to attract foreign direct investment.

6.9k

May 14th 2014, 8:22 AM

# Incentive

1,500 jobseekers are being put on compulsory JobBridge

And will face penalties if they don’t take up their places.

37.3k

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May 8th 2014, 6:27 PM

# Money Money Money

Pay gap between men and women has increased during the recession

Figures from trade union Unite also found that almost 600,000 women live in deprivation or at risk of poverty.

7.6k

Mar 6th 2014, 8:12 AM

# sale of state assets

Concern about Bord Gais employee conditions after 'surprise' sale of company

A union representing some workers at Bord Gáis has said it is concerned about conditions for employees at the company following the Government’s decision to sell off the retail arm.

12.8k

Dec 15th 2013, 3:14 PM

# food poverty

This map shows food poverty 'is a reality in every county in Ireland'

Two unions are calling on the government to provide aid to organisations offering food assistance to those struggling this Christmas.

35.7k

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Dec 15th 2013, 12:47 PM

# Power

No resolution in sight as ESB workers serve strike notice

There has been no third-party intervention mooted at this stage of the dispute.

8.0k

Nov 29th 2013, 7:22 AM

# ESB

ESB union will serve notice of industrial action on Friday

The largest ESB union said it is now up to management to honour their agreement with workers on the company’s pension scheme.

12.9k

Nov 26th 2013, 11:07 PM

# ESB

Taoiseach hopes ESB dispute can be resolved 'in the national interest'

Businesses and households are facing the possibility of power cuts next month if the ESB workers proceed with strike action on 16 December.

4.8k

Nov 26th 2013, 3:03 PM

# essentra packaging

Up to 50 jobs at risk at Essentra Packaging in Waterford

The company are to initiate a 30-day ‘consultation period’ on the future of their plant in the city.

9.5k

Nov 7th 2013, 9:58 PM

# Budget 2014

SIPTU boss "reluctant to predict numbers" ahead of pre-Budget march

The demo, calling for “an end to austerity and an end to cuts” takes place from 1pm this afternoon on Dublin’s O’Connell Street.

3.5k

Oct 12th 2013, 8:15 AM

# FEMPI

Unions to mount "intensive political campaign" against emergency financial law

One union leader says he’ll be seeking a meeting with the Taoiseach to talk about repealing the FEMPI measures, which affect workers who rejected Haddington Road.

6.3k

Oct 7th 2013, 1:08 PM

# EBS

Industrial action at EBS called off after LRC talks

Management has agreed to set a date for the payment of outstanding sums.

3.0k

Sep 17th 2013, 2:17 PM

# Strike

Strike threat looms for EBS

The Unite trade union has said that a strike notice will be served as early as next week if a resolution is not reached in talks.

5.2k

Sep 12th 2013, 8:10 AM

# Public Pay

Another public sector union has voted in favour of Haddington Road

The union represents workers in the Civil Service, An Post, FÁS and other organisations.

6.4k

Jul 12th 2013, 9:17 PM

# Public Pay

Another union votes in favour of Haddington Road deal

The Association of Higher and Civil Public Servants has voted 64 to 36 per cent to back the agreement.

6.0k

Jun 28th 2013, 3:30 PM

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8.2k

Jun 15th 2013, 8:45 AM

# Public Sector Pay

UNITE tells members they should vote against Haddington Road deal

The union says the new proposals don’t address its concerns about the broader economic effect of public pay cuts.

4.1k

May 31st 2013, 4:45 PM

# croke park 2

Croke Park deal should INCREASE spending, not cut it, says union

UNITE says trying to cut the public pay bill will shrink the economy – so the proposed savings should be invested instead.

5.8k

May 13th 2013, 6:50 AM

# Unconstitutional

Clarity sought after 'Registered Employment Agreements' deemed unconstitutional

Government has been called on to outline the impact that today’s Supreme Court decision will have on both employees and employers.

8.9k

May 9th 2013, 6:14 PM

# Abortion legislation

Unions call for X Case legislation, say delay is 'absolutely repugnant'

Officials from SIPTU, UNITE and the Women’s Committee of the ICTU presented a statement to Taoiseach Enda Kenny earlier this morning which called for immediate legislation on the issue.

5.5k

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Apr 22nd 2013, 3:23 PM

# pay agreement

Croke Park II rejected as SIPTU, INTO, Unite and INMO vote No

SIPTU, the INMO, the IMO and Unite have all rejected the pay deal today.

50.2k

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Apr 16th 2013, 6:05 PM

# croke park 2

Seven unions have now rejected Croke Park II proposals

Earlier, two unions representing builders and plasterers both said that the deal would offer job security for members and voted in favour of it.

16.0k

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Apr 15th 2013, 5:15 PM

# LPT

Almost 60,000 property tax returns made

The highest number of calls were taken by Revenue’s Helpline yesterday.

11.6k

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Apr 5th 2013, 6:37 PM

# croke park 2

Union tells government to 'stay the hell away' from voting process

Regional Secratary of UNITE hit out at the government, accusing it of “subverting the democratic process”.

12.8k

Mar 18th 2013, 12:15 PM

# Pay Cuts

Unions reject further bank cuts that 'rub salt in the wounds' of workers

Both the IBOA and Unite have said that the proposed banking cuts of up to 10 per cent are unfair, while PTSB have said that they aim to implement them in “as fair and equitable a manner as possible”.

6.0k

Mar 13th 2013, 7:33 AM

# croke park 2

UNITE union recommends that members reject 'Croke Park 2' deal

The union, which withdrew from the talks the night before the LRC proposals were released, advocates a No vote.

5.9k

Mar 5th 2013, 2:35 PM

# Explainer

How do workers decide whether Croke Park II is approved?

The working conditions of 292,000 public workers could changed by the new proposals. So what happens now?

7.9k

Mar 2nd 2013, 8:15 AM

# Croke Park II

Impact to meet today as more unions oppose Croke Park II

There is growing opposition to the proposed deal on cuts and reforms to public sector pay and conditions but the support of Impact and Siptu will be crucial for the government.

6.3k

Feb 28th 2013, 7:50 AM