Pay agreement covering housing and childcare proposed in industrial talks
Such an agreement could trade pay restraint from unions for tax cuts and better services
Exploratory talks on issue of public sector pay rises held
Workplace Relations Commission to be asked to assist ahead of further contacts
Intricate dance of the pay deal about to begin again
Unclear whether talks will focus on new pact or extension to current deal
Salary hikes may trigger inflation ‘spiral’, Central Bank warns
Ictu’s private sector arm advising officials to lodge pay claims of 2.5% to 5.5%
Student supports help record numbers complete second level, says Taoiseach
About 91% complete post-primary in Ireland, one of the highest rates in the world
Call for pay rises above 5.5% from unions likely as inflation bites
Idea that pay increases will fuel inflation should be ‘utterly rejected’ - Ictu president
Trade unions call for review of current public service pay deal
Previous pay agreement has not kept pace with inflation, Fórsa trade union head says
Public service unions welcome restoration of working hours recommendation
Independent body advises reimplementation of pre-Haddington Road Agreement levels
The Irish Times view on trade unions: Adapting to a changing world
The movement is in a better space than it has been for years but still faces challenges
Unions seek wealth tax and for employers to pay more to fund public services
Ictu leader says social contributions by employers are below norms in Europe
Time to push for four-day working week, says new Ictu president
Callinan says unions should seek support for pilot programmes North and South
Remote working tax relief could be worth about €100 a year for some workers
Budget 2022: Government believes up to 400,000 people could benefit from measure
State employees likely to demand higher pay if inflation continues, unions say
Fórsa chief says maintaining living standards will be priority for pay talks next summer
Unions warn public service deal unlikely unless unpaid hours reversed
Ictu claims €150m accord fund sufficient to undo measures introduced in 2013
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