Dublin Bus services still restricted in wake of firearm incident despite ‘productive’ meeting
Stops for 7 and 13 routes suspended earlier in April after man produced weapon and told driver he would ‘blow his head off’
Siptu
ECJ rejection of Minimum Wages Directive would deal blow to social Europe programme – Tasc
Denmark says EU exceeding its power to influence the setting of wage levels in member states
‘Safety of public transport workers must be a priority’: Union demands action over antisocial behaviour
NBRU writes to Bus Éireann, Irish Rail and Dublin Bus over ‘near-daily’ problems faced by members
Bunratty Castle manager fails to challenge sacking over sexual harassment allegations
Union argued dismissal was based on hearsay
Ireland to explore new markets in Asia and Canada as part of urgent response to US tariffs
Cabinet will be asked to agree to faster ratification of controversial Ceta deal with Canada and a new competitiveness plan that will have implications for employee conditions
Q&A: How will the Government’s new plan to support businesses affect workers?
Proposals to help companies deal with potential economic shocks from Trump’s trade war will delay the introduction of the living wage
Outsourcing in health service a threat to patients as well as staff, Siptu official tells conference
Private contractors cut costs at the expense of either workers or services, union official says
Strike at Bord na Mona bin collection service deferred as new talks planned
Siptu says it still wants to discuss sale of company with Government
Talks continue late at WRC between HSE and unions to avert nationwide work-to-rule by 80,000 staff
Dispute centres on 'inadequate' staffing levels in health service and a ceiling on total pay and workforce numbers
Pay deal worth 9.25% over two years agreed for voluntary health workers after long-running dispute
Section 39 issues took centre stage in general election campaign due to Simon Harris encounter with disability worker Charlotte Fallon
Bord na Móna recycling workers vote for strike
Workers say they want to prevent privitisation of last publicly-owned waste-collection service
Work-to-rule by Dublin Bus maintenance workers suspended
Management and unions agree to enter ‘intensive’ talks aimed at ending long-running dispute next week
Most believe social factors should be considered in public procurement processes, research suggests
Survey finds public in favour of awarding contracts on basis of pay, environmental impact and recognition of unions
WRC talks aimed at resolving S39 dispute adjourned until Friday
Unions say progress made on a number of issues but some obstacles to deal remain
Disruption to Dublin Bus services expected to escalate in coming days
Impact of work to rule by overnight maintenance staff likely to impact on availability of vehicles
Former Sinn Féin senator takes up campaign role with trade union group
Paul Gavan is to take on responsibility for the Irish Congress of Trade Unions’ campaigns on issues such as housing and trade union rights
Thousands of healthcare workers vote for industrial action in long-running dispute
Thousands of workers at more than 20 organisations vote to take next step over pay and conditions
‘I could be beside someone doing the same work for more money.’ The plight of section 39 workers
Simon Harris’s interaction with Charlotte Fallon during the general election campaign brought carers’ issues to the fore. Now they are ‘ready to fight’ for equal pay and better funding
Talks on S39 pay issue highlighted by canvassing encounter end without progress
Issues in long-running dispute brought to national attention by encounter between Charlotte Fallon and Taoiseach
Labour historian and trade union activist Jack McGinley dies
Former Trinity College librarian ran Uniskin Press and was prominent member of the Irish Labour History Society
Management at BD pull out of talks on redundancy terms
Company cites ongoing industrial action which Siptu trade union denies, describing company’s position as ‘bizarre’
RTÉ editor says ‘bogus’ contractor deals cost her €238,000
WRC gives worker more time to consider retrospective benefits deal already tabled by broadcaster
Government must hold centre ground on workers’ rights to ‘counter growth of far right’, says Ictu
Unions shift collective bargaining focus from transposition of EU directive due next month to action plan required in late 2025
Aer Lingus ground and cabin crew to seek 4% pay boost following pilots deal
A previous 12.25% agreement allowed them re-enter talks with carrier should any other worker group secure better terms
‘Every driver has a story’: Bus, rail workers face drug dealing and threats of violence at work
Siptu calls for establishment of uniformed transport police with powers of arrest and detention to be general election issue
Pilot Dublin Bus security scheme to tackle antisocial behaviour starts on Monday
Safer Journeys Team will cover peak hours of travel and late-night services in areas identified as priorities
HSE focus now on finances rather than patient safety, says nurses’ organisation
Recruitment becoming more difficult, says INMO ahead of lunchtime protests over staff shortages
Siptu official defied instruction and exposed union to potential defamation action, WRC hears
Ger Malone, a full-time organiser since 2002, alleges she was penalised after making protected disclosures
Health service unions mull protests and ballots on industrial action over HSE hiring curbs
More people employed than ever before with substantial growth in recent years, says Health Service Executive
Siptu staffer who ‘filled time drinking coffee’ after being left with no work awarded €15,000 by WRC
WRC also ordered a much delayed investigation of worker’s complaints be carried out Siptu restore her to a role of equal value to the one she previously held
Cardinal workers may be offered eight weeks’ redundancy pay
Union and management set to begin negotiations on terms next week
Staff at Irish branch of Amnesty International face lay-offs as organisation hit by financial crisis
Lay-offs are temporary, says executive director Stephen Bowen, as organisation hit by financial crisis and unable to meet wage bill for September
Cardinal Health took $100m dividend from Irish unit before cutting up to 315 jobs
Workers told Tullamore plant will close by March 2026
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