Protest held over closure of Dublin language school English language teachers have held a protest outside Grafton College in Dublin this lunchtime over wages owed to them and precarious work conditions in the industry. Education • 04 Dec 18
Protest held over closure of Dublin language school English language teachers have held a protest outside Grafton College in Dublin this lunchtime over wages owed to them and precarious work conditions in the industry. Education • 04 Dec 18
Unions settle dispute over crane operators Trade unions SIPTU and Unite have settled their long-running dispute over who has the right to represent crane operators on construction sites. Business • 09 Jul 18
Unions settle dispute over crane operators Trade unions SIPTU and Unite have settled their long-running dispute over who has the right to represent crane operators on construction sites. Business • 09 Jul 18
Rail unions vote to accept deal over wage dispute Counting of ballots on Labour Court recommendations aimed at ending industrial action at Iarnrod Éireann is under way. Ireland • 08 Dec 17
Rail unions vote to accept deal over wage dispute Counting of ballots on Labour Court recommendations aimed at ending industrial action at Iarnrod Éireann is under way. Ireland • 08 Dec 17
Crane drivers' dispute talks being held at WRC The Construction Industry Federation is in conciliation talks with members of the Unite trade union at the Workplace Relations Commission in an attempt to resolve the ongoing pay dispute with crane drivers. Ireland • 28 Sep 17
Crane drivers' dispute talks being held at WRC The Construction Industry Federation is in conciliation talks with members of the Unite trade union at the Workplace Relations Commission in an attempt to resolve the ongoing pay dispute with crane drivers. Ireland • 28 Sep 17
Planned strike by crane drivers suspended Crane drivers have suspended tomorrow's planned strike to allow for talks at the Workplace Relations Commission. Ireland • 06 Sep 17
Planned strike by crane drivers suspended Crane drivers have suspended tomorrow's planned strike to allow for talks at the Workplace Relations Commission. Ireland • 06 Sep 17
Construction federation warns over cost of crane strike The Construction Industry Federation has warned that the cost to building firms of the crane operators' dispute is mounting. Ireland • 27 Jul 17
Construction federation warns over cost of crane strike The Construction Industry Federation has warned that the cost to building firms of the crane operators' dispute is mounting. Ireland • 27 Jul 17
ICTU tells Unite to ask some members to rejoin SIPTU The Unite trade union has been told by the Irish Congress of Trade Unions it should terminate the membership of its crane operators and encourage them to rejoin SIPTU. Business • 20 Jul 17
ICTU tells Unite to ask some members to rejoin SIPTU The Unite trade union has been told by the Irish Congress of Trade Unions it should terminate the membership of its crane operators and encourage them to rejoin SIPTU. Business • 20 Jul 17
Crane operators' strike action to escalate The Unite trade union has served notice of industrial action on the Construction Industry Federation after crane operators voted to extend their dispute to all firms belonging to the CIF. News • 06 Jul 17
Crane operators' strike action to escalate The Unite trade union has served notice of industrial action on the Construction Industry Federation after crane operators voted to extend their dispute to all firms belonging to the CIF. News • 06 Jul 17
Crane operators to picket three Dublin sites A number of construction sites in Dublin face further industrial disruption tomorrow as Unite steps up its dispute over pay rises for crane operators. Ireland • 04 Jul 17
Crane operators to picket three Dublin sites A number of construction sites in Dublin face further industrial disruption tomorrow as Unite steps up its dispute over pay rises for crane operators. Ireland • 04 Jul 17
Crane driver strike set to escalate The dispute by crane operators looks set to spread after the Unite trade union decided to ballot crane drivers employed on sites of firms belonging to the Construction Industry Federation. Ireland • 30 Jun 17
Crane driver strike set to escalate The dispute by crane operators looks set to spread after the Unite trade union decided to ballot crane drivers employed on sites of firms belonging to the Construction Industry Federation. Ireland • 30 Jun 17
Tension between construction unions over pay stance Four construction unions have queried the negotiating position of fellow union Unite at a recent Labour Court hearing on pay rates in the construction sector. Ireland • 29 Jun 17
Tension between construction unions over pay stance Four construction unions have queried the negotiating position of fellow union Unite at a recent Labour Court hearing on pay rates in the construction sector. Ireland • 29 Jun 17
Row between unions ahead of crane drivers strike As crane drivers prepare to strike on a number of building sites from tomorrow, a serious row has broken out between SIPTU and Unite as to who should represent them. Ireland • 28 Jun 17
Row between unions ahead of crane drivers strike As crane drivers prepare to strike on a number of building sites from tomorrow, a serious row has broken out between SIPTU and Unite as to who should represent them. Ireland • 28 Jun 17
Crane drivers prepare to strike over pay dispute The construction sector is facing industrial disruption from Wednesday as crane drivers belonging to the Unite trade union prepare to strike in a dispute over pay. Ireland • 26 Jun 17
Crane drivers prepare to strike over pay dispute The construction sector is facing industrial disruption from Wednesday as crane drivers belonging to the Unite trade union prepare to strike in a dispute over pay. Ireland • 26 Jun 17
Crane drivers strike could disrupt construction sector The construction sector is facing industrial disruption as crane drivers belonging to Unite prepare for a strike that could seriously hit activity on building sites around the country from next week. Ireland • 22 Jun 17
Crane drivers strike could disrupt construction sector The construction sector is facing industrial disruption as crane drivers belonging to Unite prepare for a strike that could seriously hit activity on building sites around the country from next week. Ireland • 22 Jun 17
Bus Éireann recommendations accepted by SIPTU, Unite SIPTU and Unite members at Bus Éireann have voted to accept Labour Court recommendations which include 200 job losses, pay cuts and freezes on increments. bus eireann • 12 May 17
Bus Éireann recommendations accepted by SIPTU, Unite SIPTU and Unite members at Bus Éireann have voted to accept Labour Court recommendations which include 200 job losses, pay cuts and freezes on increments. bus eireann • 12 May 17
Strike at Waterford Airport over workers' hours Trade union Unite says it cannot guarantee that full emergency cover will be provided during a strike at Waterford Airport. News • 20 Jul 16
Strike at Waterford Airport over workers' hours Trade union Unite says it cannot guarantee that full emergency cover will be provided during a strike at Waterford Airport. News • 20 Jul 16
Industrial action at Central Bank Mint to go ahead Industrial action is to take place at the Central Bank's Mint - where bank notes and coins are produced - from Monday after settlement proposals put forward by the Workplace Relations Commission were rejected. News • 24 Jun 16
Industrial action at Central Bank Mint to go ahead Industrial action is to take place at the Central Bank's Mint - where bank notes and coins are produced - from Monday after settlement proposals put forward by the Workplace Relations Commission were rejected. News • 24 Jun 16
Agreement reached to end Poolbeg work stoppage An agreement has been reached to end a work stoppage at the Poolbeg incinerator site in Dublin which occurred following the dismissal of three workers. News • 24 May 16
Agreement reached to end Poolbeg work stoppage An agreement has been reached to end a work stoppage at the Poolbeg incinerator site in Dublin which occurred following the dismissal of three workers. News • 24 May 16
Strike action planned at Dublin Cadbury plant Cadbury's operations in Ireland face disruption from next Thursday as SIPTU and Unite have served strike notice on the company. News • 25 Feb 16
Strike action planned at Dublin Cadbury plant Cadbury's operations in Ireland face disruption from next Thursday as SIPTU and Unite have served strike notice on the company. News • 25 Feb 16
Bank staff vote no confidence in management Central Bank staff belonging to the Unite trade union have passed a motion of no confidence in management in the bank amid a controversy over retention payments for a small number of staff. News • 03 Dec 15
Bank staff vote no confidence in management Central Bank staff belonging to the Unite trade union have passed a motion of no confidence in management in the bank amid a controversy over retention payments for a small number of staff. News • 03 Dec 15
Mulvey critical of Central Bank retention payments One of the architects of the Lansdowne Road public sector pay agreement, Kieran Mulvey, has strongly criticised the revelations of staff retention payments at the Central Bank. Business • 26 Nov 15
Mulvey critical of Central Bank retention payments One of the architects of the Lansdowne Road public sector pay agreement, Kieran Mulvey, has strongly criticised the revelations of staff retention payments at the Central Bank. Business • 26 Nov 15
Central Bank gave some staff 'retention' payment The Central Bank has confirmed that some of its management have received ‘retention payments’ worth, on average, 21% of their salary. Business • 20 Nov 15
Central Bank gave some staff 'retention' payment The Central Bank has confirmed that some of its management have received ‘retention payments’ worth, on average, 21% of their salary. Business • 20 Nov 15
TDs and unions discuss common political platform Left wing TD's and union leaders and activists have met in Dublin to discuss a common platform for the next election. News • 13 Jun 15
TDs and unions discuss common political platform Left wing TD's and union leaders and activists have met in Dublin to discuss a common platform for the next election. News • 13 Jun 15
Local govt workers strike in Northern Ireland Thousands of local government employees in Northern Ireland are going on strike today in a dispute over pay and pensions. News • 10 Jul 14
Local govt workers strike in Northern Ireland Thousands of local government employees in Northern Ireland are going on strike today in a dispute over pay and pensions. News • 10 Jul 14
Unions claim 10% in Ireland enduring food poverty Trade unions Unite and Mandate claim that 10% of people in Ireland are suffering food poverty and are demanding immediate Government aid for poverty relief organisations to help. News • 15 Dec 13
Unions claim 10% in Ireland enduring food poverty Trade unions Unite and Mandate claim that 10% of people in Ireland are suffering food poverty and are demanding immediate Government aid for poverty relief organisations to help. News • 15 Dec 13
