Connect Trade Union

For way too long Workers have lost out to employers who just "shut up shop" while failing to address the Statutory entitlements that should apply. New legislation may just offer Unionised Workers another weapon to defend their rights. Check out this article;

https://www.irishtimes.com/business/work/2026/06/08/workers-get-stronger-rights-to-secure-payment-when-left-short-by-former-employers/ 1 S

Irish workers get stronger rights to recover money owed by employers who ceased trading Claims through the Insolvency Payments Scheme are limited to eight weeks for arrears of wages, holiday pay, sick pay and minimum notice payment

Big thanks to Joe Stewart, Thomas Gavin, Michael Wall, Trevor Tyrrell, Ruby Murphy, Kevin Greene, Charli Nolan

for all your support! Congrats for being top fans on a streak 🔥!

Lá Fhéile Sona Duit a chairde.
Celebrating all things Irish on this St. Patrick's Day 2026.

Have fun, from everyone at Connect Trade Union.

General Secretary Paddy Kavanagh addressing the meeting on Protecting Ireland's Neutrality & the Triple Lock supported by Connect Public Sector Official Brian McAvinue.

Mick Ryan Connect/Bray Trades Council & Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire Sinn Fein enjoying the discussions on the Triple Lock & Ireland's Neutrality that took place in Connect Trade Union Hall.

This evening Connect Trade Union hosted a meeting of Trade Unionists regarding Ireland's Neutrality & the Triple Lock. Pictured below (from left to right) Barry Nevin SIPTU/Bray Trades Council, Sean Heading Connect & Adrian Kane SIPTU.

Happy New Year to all our members. Let's make 2026 a big Year for Union members.

Today our Organising & Compliance Team were visiting Dublin City University for "Trade Union Day" where they answered questions, shared information and promoted Union Membership for all workers. If you're not in a Union yet, and Connect Trade Union is the one for you, go to www.connectunion.ie to join online.