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Unite issues proposals to tackle bogus self-employment
Apr 25 2021, 10:31 UNITE
Presumption of employment and new Statutory Code of Practice central to decent work blueprint Unite, which represents workers in all sectors, today(Sunday)published a set of proposals designed to tackle the scourge of bogus self-employment as well as other precarious working … Continue reading →- Intel Covid outbreak: Unite reiterates long-standing call for regular and rigorous on-site testing UNITE Union wrote to Intel project management companies in March NPHET must provide guidance on testing for construction sector April 23rd: Responding to the the news that at least 70 construction workers on the Intel site in Kildare have tested positive … Continue reading →
- KBC: Shock announcement highlights importance of finance workers joining a union UNITE April 16th: Unite, which represents members throughout the finance sector, today (Friday) expressed solidarity with KBC staff and the Financial Services Union following today’s shock announcement that the bank is in discussions with Bank of Ireland about selling its performing … …
- Politicians and employers must consult with hospitality workers and their unions to make sure reopening is safe and successful UNITE Executive announcement comes as welcome relief but hospitality workers need clarity on safety measures and timetable Decision to bring forward reopening date ahead of schedule demonstrates Executive does not have a plan for reopening Reacting to this afternoon’s Executive announcement … …
- As construction sites re-open, Unite seeks NPHET guidance on testing regime UNITE April 11th: Unite, which represents construction workers throughout Ireland, has written to NPHET seeking guidance on the optimum testing regime for construction sites.Although approximately 30% of construction sites have remained open throughout Level 5 restrictions, non-essential construction …
- Joint Unite-GMB-Translink statement: Translink services impacted by civil unrest UNITE Translink’s top priority is the safety of all passengers and employees. Today the company held a positive meeting with its trade union representatives to review bus services operating in Belfast and other regions across NI following the recent violence and … Continue reading →
- Calls grow for a new deal for Amazon workers in Northern Ireland UNITE When:11.00pm,Thursday 8thApril Where: Front of Belfast City Hall Action on Amazon campaigners will be at City Hall in Belfast to spread the word that Amazon workers can blow the whistle on poor treatment, as calls grow for a new deal for … Continue reading →
- Driving Instructors: Unite welcomes Oireachtas Joint Committee intervention UNITE April 1st: Unite, which represents driving instructors working throughout Ireland, today (Thursday) welcomed the decision by the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Transport and Communications Networks to write to Transport Minister Eamon Ryan highlighting the impact of Covid-19 on driving testing …
- Unite launches ‘Action on Amazon’ campaign as company plans Dublin fulfilment centre UNITE Union targets online retail giant’s poor employment practices Unite, which represents workers throughout Ireland, has launched a national advertising campaign to encourage Amazon workers to blow the whistle on poor treatment by calling 1800-851268. The online retail giant, which already …