Irish construction workers face unpaid leave during storm closures, union Unite claims unlawful.

Construction employers in Ireland have been accused by the trade union Unite of instructing workers to take unpaid leave when sites closed due to Storm Éowyn, potentially withholding wages. Unite claims this practice is unlawful and plans to support affected workers. The union also calls for new legislation to protect workers from the impacts of extreme weather, which is becoming more frequent due to climate change.

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