Ireland
In the last 20 years
the Irish region has faced many challenges - the decline of the
traditional industries, the emergence of the 'Celtic' tiger in the
Republic, and the signing of the Good Friday Agreement. All these
have changed the landscape almost unimaginably in a couple of
decades.
But the issues affecting Unite members have hardly altered at
all. Job security, pay, equality and pensions are still central to
the day to day struggles facing our class and our union. The advent
of new technology has brought about new challenges: the decline of
traditional industries and the emerging service economy has meant
that the union has had to find new methods of recruitment and
organisation in order to bring into the movement all workers
including more women, disabled people and the ever-growing army of
migrant workers.
As we face the challenges of the 21st
century, we become increasingly confident that what seems to be the
unfettered advance of global capitalism will find a willing
adversary, in the form of Unite, fighting to ensure fair play,
justice and equality for all its members throughout the island of
Ireland!
Jimmy Kelly, regional
secretary
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The latest news from Unite in Ireland
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Fighting back for members in the public sector
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Contact information for regional and district offices
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Join Unite the union
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Find out about the union's education provision including courses, bursaries and much more
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The campaign for a 'Social Solidarity Pact'
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A brief introduction to your rights at work.
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The fight for equality is ongoing
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Click here for Unite's questionnaire
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Union hotel deals for union members brochure, including special offers
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The latest edition and older issues of of 'The Post' with news and features for Unite members in Ireland
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Click here to see the videos
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Forthcoming events of interest to members in Ireland
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Raising awareness of the causes of exploitation, inequality, poverty and climate change
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Latest copies of the regional e-bulletins
