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'No plans for zero hours contracts' for McDonalds in Ireland after UK u-turn

# Loving It

'No plans for zero hours contracts' for McDonalds in Ireland after UK u-turn

Apr 28th 2017, 6:10 AM 12,126 Views 11 Comments

The government has promised to bring forth new proposals to tackle zero hours contracts here.

So-called 'If and When' contracts mean a lot of us don't know when we're working

# If And When

So-called 'If and When' contracts mean a lot of us don't know when we're working

Nov 3rd 2015, 7:50 PM 19,557 Views 24 Comments

A major new report has found that Irish employees are still not being guaranteed their hours.

Three-quarters of Dunnes Stores workers are on part-time flexible contracts

# Zero Hours

Three-quarters of Dunnes Stores workers are on part-time flexible contracts

Dec 19th 2014, 11:22 AM 17,078 Views 61 Comments

This comes from a survey carried out by Mandate Trade Union on worker satisfaction.

Labour wants 'robust data' on zero-hour contracts before doing anything about them

# Zero Hours

Labour wants 'robust data' on zero-hour contracts before doing anything about them

Nov 17th 2014, 5:07 PM 10,172 Views 43 Comments

Joan Burton called the arrangements an “abomination”, while unions have labelled them “extremely exploitative”.

Dunnes Stores a no-show at Labour Court dispute

# Zero Hours

Dunnes Stores a no-show at Labour Court dispute

Oct 29th 2014, 3:32 PM 15,371 Views 36 Comments

Workers for the major retailer are seeking more secure hours and earnings.

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