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# unite - Thursday 14 November, 2019
Unite members in Virgin Media unanimously decide to ballot for industrial action
It was reported in recent weeks that the company may cut up to 65 jobs in the next month.
# unite - Thursday 3 October, 2019
Harland and Wolff staff applaud as they return to work
The remaining employees walked back through the gates of the historic Belfast shipyard this morning, days after a buyer was found.
# unite - Tuesday 6 August, 2019
Unions remain hopeful jobs can be saved as iconic firm Harland and Wolff enters administration
The firm only needs to remain afloat for a few more days until a buyer is found, unions say.
# unite - Sunday 9 June, 2019
Dublin postal drivers seek injunction to prevent expulsion from union
The drivers are being asked to resign from the IWU in order to allow it to merge with Unite.
# unite - Sunday 12 May, 2019
Peter Mark has rowed back on charging its hairdressers training fees
Trade union Unite said the fee was used to “claw back wage increases due to young workers”.
# unite - Thursday 2 May, 2019
Concern for workers as Bombardier to sell Belfast operation
The company said it is committed to finding “the right buyer”.
# unite - Sunday 11 November, 2018
'A poorly-paid job in horrendous conditions': Archaeologists' strikes to continue as they demand better wages
The union has disputed the claim of a 65% increase in wages in the last four years, as its members’ contracts currently stipulate an hourly wage of €12.50.
# unite - Tuesday 23 October, 2018
Bord na Móna expected to announce plans to cut 300 jobs
A restructuring of the company to decarbonise its business over ten years is expected to be announced tomorrow.
# unite - Monday 23 July, 2018
Archaeologists dig in their heels over 'poverty wages'
Unite trade union has threatened further strike action if the Irish Archaeological Consultancy does not engage with it over pay claims.
# unite - Tuesday 10 April, 2018
Irish Life workers to strike for 24 hours over pension scheme this Thursday
A rally will be held outside the Irish Life Dublin offices from 12pm to 2pm on Thursday.
# unite - Thursday 5 April, 2018
Minister asked to help teachers 'owed thousands' after language school closes
The trade union has written to the Social Protection Minister asking her to provide assistance for the teachers.
# unite - Thursday 9 November, 2017
Decision time as Labour Court to issue recommendation on ending Irish Rail strike
The Labour Court agreed to issue a recommendation for how the dispute could be resolved tomorrow afternoon.
# unite - Tuesday 7 November, 2017
Lack of public support for Irish Rail workers as unions say Christmas strike 'possible'
They’re also not happy with Transport Minister Shane Ross’ lack of intervention in the dispute.
# unite - Wednesday 26 July, 2017
Ireland's crane drivers to carry out second day of strike action tomorrow
The workers want their hourly rate of pay increased to €27.
# unite - Tuesday 27 June, 2017
Tower cranes at building sites across the country will be idle on Thursday... here's why
SIPTU is not happy with Unite over the pay claim, calling it ‘disingenuous’.
# unite - Sunday 25 June, 2017
English Language Teachers start shouting louder about their working rights
The Department of Education won’t meet with the teachers as they are private workers.
# unite - Friday 12 May, 2017
Bus Éireann staff vote to accept Labour Court recommendations
Siptu and Unite staff have voted to accept the recommendations.
# unite - Tuesday 14 February, 2017
What on earth is Project Black? And why are Irish unions so worried about it?
Ahead of today’s projected strike in eight stores, Tesco’s controversial Project Black has the unions’ hackles up.
# unite - Tuesday 31 January, 2017
Bus Éireann Unite members vote unanimously to strike
The state-run transport service has announced a range of cost-cutting measures.
# unite - Monday 16 January, 2017
Unite says there is no parallel between its plan to build apartments and Apollo House
Activists called the union’s involvement in Apollo House a “publicity stunt”.
# unite - Tuesday 20 December, 2016
Irish homecomings back on track as UK baggage handlers call off Christmas strike
Other strikes at British Airways are still scheduled for Christmas Day – but the airline has promised a full flying schedule.
# unite - Tuesday 13 December, 2016
PTSB employees vote overwhelmingly in favour of industrial action
Unite trade union members at the bank have rejected a Labour Court pay recommendation.
# unite - Saturday 19 November, 2016
CityJet's boss says striking pilots' union is 'a pain in my backside'
The Dublin-based airline is locked in a dispute with pilots represented by the Unite.
# unite - Thursday 17 November, 2016
Up to 40 pilots at Dublin Airport are going on strike from next week
Irish airline CityJet flies to several European cities, including London, Paris and Florence.
# unite - Tuesday 24 May, 2016
Strike ends at Dublin incinerator after management agrees to reinstate sacked workers
It’s understood the strike had taken place as a result of three workers being let go from their jobs by text message last Friday.
# unite - Sunday 13 March, 2016
Fianna Fáil plan to replace Irish Water has €9.1m redundancy package for workers
A Sinn Féin TD has called for an independent commission to be set up to see what should replace the utility.
# unite - Wednesday 2 March, 2016
Cadbury workers set to start indefinite strike from tomorrow
It follows a dispute concerning the outsourcing of 17 jobs.
# unite - Thursday 12 November, 2015
Over 1,100 Irish Life workers to picket offices in Dublin and Dundalk
Trade union Unite says the company is trying to break the link between pay and profits and inflation.
# unite - Monday 20 July, 2015
Another 50c an hour 'won't help families with spiralling rents and extra taxes'
But business groups are against any rise in the minimum wage.
# unite - Thursday 2 April, 2015
As its workers strike over unfair treatment, Dunnes responds with 1-day only online offer
More than half of the company’s employees are on strike over “fair pay” and “a precarious working environment”.
# unite - Friday 13 March, 2015
Getting to Northern Ireland is going to be really difficult today
That means no Ulsterbus, Metro or Northern Ireland Railway services.
# unite - Thursday 15 January, 2015
Here's why AIB staff are warning they might go on strike
The union Unite wants to meet the Finance Minister over the issues.
# unite - Thursday 18 December, 2014
Flying home for Christmas? There will be strikes at some UK airports
Unite members are going on strike on December 23.
# unite - Tuesday 18 November, 2014
Protest group dismisses water charge concessions as 'an attempt to buy time'
Right2Water is planning another mass protest on 10 December.
# unite - Sunday 27 July, 2014
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.
# unite - Tuesday 22 July, 2014
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.
# unite - Sunday 6 July, 2014
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’.
# unite - Tuesday 1 July, 2014
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.
# unite - Wednesday 4 June, 2014
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.
# unite - Wednesday 14 May, 2014
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.
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