Ireland
Welcome to the Unite the union Irish region
In the last 20 years the Irish region has faced many challenges
- the decline of the traditional industries, the emergence and then
demise 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 migrant workers.
As we face the challenges of the second decade of the 21st
century, we find that what was once the unfettered advance of
global capitalism has slowed dramatically, causing great hardship
for many. In the face of these difficult times Unite will fight to
ensure fair play, justice and equality for all its 100,000 members
throughout the island of Ireland.
Jimmy Kelly, Regional Secretary
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Click here for benefits for Unite members in Northern Ireland
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Click here for benefits for Unite members in the Republic of Ireland
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Find out about the union's education provision including courses, bursaries and much more
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This page provides updates on equalities for Unite members across Ireland.
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Forthcoming events of interest to members in Ireland
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A brief introduction to your rights at work.
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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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Raising awareness of the causes of exploitation, inequality, poverty and climate change
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Click here for Unite's questionnaire
