ICTU criticises lack of 'radical reforms'Unions Unions were highly critical of the Budget, claiming it failed to tackle inequality and would leave many low- and middle…Thu Dec 04 2003 - 00:00
Businesses call for Dublin metro as gridlock costs €3bn a yearTraffic congestion in Dublin costs businesses €3 billion a year, making a metro an urgent requirement, an Oireachtas committee…Wed Dec 03 2003 - 00:00
ICTU chief fears PRSI increase"Serious concern" at speculation that pay related social insurance (PRSI) costs will be increased in today's Budget has been …Wed Dec 03 2003 - 00:00
FAS should focus on training the employed - studyState training programmes should be "emphatically refocused" on people who have jobs rather than those who are out of work, a…Wed Nov 12 2003 - 00:00
'Atlantic Dawn' crew members unfairly sacked, says tribunalTwo crew members who were unfairly sacked from the Atlantic Dawn super trawler have been awarded a total of €39,000 by the Employment…Wed Nov 12 2003 - 00:00
Court finds in favour of 'victimised' employeeA woman who was sacked by the Irish Blood Transfusion Service after she complained of being bullied was victimised and should…Tue Nov 11 2003 - 00:00
Union says smoke ban compromise is a farceA code of practice to protect hotel workers from the effects of smoking in bedrooms was dismissed yesterday by SIPTU as "like…Mon Nov 10 2003 - 00:00
Action by cabin crew suspendedIndustrial action by Aer Lingus cabin crew was suspended yesterday following talks between their union, Impact, and the company…Sat Nov 08 2003 - 00:00
Union row stops bin collectionHouseholders in parts of Dublin were left without a bin collection service yesterday because of stoppage by Dublin City Council…Fri Nov 07 2003 - 00:00
McCreevy acts to protect taxpayers on project costsA major shift in the Government's approach to big construction projects, so that the taxpayer is no longer liable for escalating…Fri Nov 07 2003 - 00:00
Action demanded on jobless rateNew measures to tackle rising unemployment have been called for by the Irish National Organisation of the Unemployed, which says…Wed Nov 05 2003 - 00:00
Organisation helps immigrant and Irish workers with English classesHundreds of Irish and immigrant workers are seeking help from an organisation that provides English language classes as well …Tue Nov 04 2003 - 00:00
Strike action planned for airports called offStrike action threatened for today at Dublin, Cork and Shannon airports was called off last night, saving thousands of passengers…Tue Nov 04 2003 - 00:00
Backbenchers oppose further cutsThreatened cuts to the community employment scheme and similar jobs programmes are to be strongly resisted by backbench Fianna…Tue Nov 04 2003 - 00:00
Call for big cuts in film industry supportFilm industry: A big reduction in State support for the film industry is called for in the ESRI reviewFri Oct 31 2003 - 00:00
Aer Rianta decision delayedAer Rianta unions yesterday postponed a decision on whether to go ahead with a planned two-hour stoppage on Tuesday or enter …Fri Oct 31 2003 - 00:00
Reduction in subsidies for business sector urgedJob creation: A reduction in subsidies for the business sector and a new approach to dealing with unemployment are called for…Fri Oct 31 2003 - 00:00
Ahern defends benchmarkingThe benchmarking process has heightened public demand for improvements and modernisation in the public service, the Taoiseach…Thu Oct 30 2003 - 00:00
Taoiseach criticises publicans' threat to keep VATAny decision by publicans to withhold VAT in protest at the smoking ban would be "disgraceful", the Taoiseach said yesterday.Thu Oct 30 2003 - 00:00
Fears for future of 1,600 Cadbury jobsThere were fears for the future of 1,600 jobs at Cadbury's plants in Dublin and Kerry last night after the company announced …Tue Oct 28 2003 - 00:00
Building sector calls for new service charges in budgetTight controls on public spending and the introduction of new local service charges have been sought by the Construction Industry…Tue Oct 28 2003 - 00:00
Cabin crew union seeks clarificationsUnion representatives of Aer Lingus cabin crew will tomorrow ask the Labour Court to clarify elements of its recommendation concerning…Mon Oct 27 2003 - 00:00
Call for €15.60 welfare increaseAn increase of €15.60 a week in the lowest social welfare rate has been sought by the Irish National Organisation of the Unemployed…Sat Oct 25 2003 - 01:00
Aer Lingus cabin crew may call off Monday's strikeA planned strike by Aer Lingus cabin crew on Monday looked likely to be called off last night after a Labour Court recommendation…Sat Oct 25 2003 - 01:00
Cabin crew plan new strike for next MondayAer Lingus passengers face further disruption on Monday when cabin crew repeat a one-day strike, which caused 19 flights to be…Fri Oct 24 2003 - 01:00
Some criticism of airline's handling of eventsNot all Aer Lingus passengers whose flights were cancelled were happy with the airline's handling of events.Fri Oct 24 2003 - 01:00
Aer Lingus cabin crew on strike todayMore than 1,000 Aer Lingus cabin crew are to picket the State's three main airports today in a strike over pay and productivity…Thu Oct 23 2003 - 01:00
ICTU seeks overhaul of tax system in BudgetIncreased taxes on a range of business interests and the wealthy have been sought by the Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU…Thu Oct 23 2003 - 01:00
Aer Lingus cabin crew strike to cause disruption of flightsAer Lingus flights face some disruption tomorrow as a strike by more than 1,000 cabin crew goes ahead.Wed Oct 22 2003 - 01:00
ICTU dismisses call to withhold benchmarkingCalls for the next round of benchmarking pay increases to be withheld were dismissed yesterday as "absolute folly" and "utter…Fri Oct 17 2003 - 01:00
ICTU supports ban on smokingThe Irish Congress of Trade Unions yesterday threw its weight behind the proposed ban on smoking in the workplace, saying arguments…Thu Oct 16 2003 - 01:00
IBOA outlines list of pre-conditions for new pay talksThe Irish Bank Officials' Association will not enter a new round of pay talks unless a number of "pre-conditions" are met, its…Thu Oct 16 2003 - 01:00
ICTU to meet Government on bin chargesBoth sides in the bin charges dispute were urged yesterday by the Irish Congress of Trade Unions to step back from their current…Thu Oct 16 2003 - 01:00
Craft union calls for rejection of 17% offerA leading craft union is to recommend rejection of a 17 per cent "benchmarking" pay increase for more than 4,000 workers in local…Wed Oct 15 2003 - 01:00
Firms to consider not paying 'unfair' rates"Angry" and "frustrated" business leaders are to consider withholding payment of rates as part of a campaign to highlight inequities…Wed Oct 15 2003 - 01:00
Almost 2,000 attend anti-bin charge rallyNearly 2,000 protesters staged a rally outside Mountjoy Prison in Dublin on Saturday to demand the release of jailed anti-bin…Mon Oct 13 2003 - 01:00
Heuston station staff to get disturbance moneyClerical staff at Heuston rail station in Dublin are to receive disturbance money arising from the the refurbishment of the station…Sat Oct 11 2003 - 01:00
Musicians object to festival use of non-EU orchestraMembers of the Musicians' Union of Ireland are to protest at next week's opening of the Wexford Festival Opera over its use of…Sat Oct 11 2003 - 01:00
Letter to be given in to jail after bin charge marchA "letter of solidarity" with jailed anti-bin charge campaigners is to be handed in to Mountjoy Prison today after a protest …Sat Oct 11 2003 - 01:00
Campaigners appeal for 'massive' protest tomorrowAnti-bin-charge campaigners called for a "massive" demonstration in Dublin tomorrow following the jailing of 10 more protesters…Fri Oct 10 2003 - 01:00
New deal for catering workers starts todayNew minimum pay rates and conditions for catering workers in Dublin come into effect today, in spite of concerted opposition …Fri Oct 10 2003 - 01:00
Airline 'determined' to maintain serviceAer Lingus yesterday said it was "determined" to maintain a normal service in spite of a significant escalation in the dispute…Fri Oct 10 2003 - 01:00
Aer Lingus dispute escalatesCabin crew involved in a pay dispute with Aer Lingus have escalated a work-to-rule begun last month.Thu Oct 09 2003 - 01:00
Letter to Minister offers 'last chance' on Aer RiantaUnions yesterday offered the Government its "last chance" to enter "proper" negotiations on the future of Aer Rianta or face …Wed Oct 08 2003 - 01:00
Survey finds most workers happyEmployment: Nine out of 10 Irish workers are satisfied with their jobs and most would continue to work even if they didn't need…Mon Oct 06 2003 - 01:00
'Epic' waste crisis on the way, warns CIFMany areas of the State are running out of waste disposal capacity and a "crisis of epic proportions" looms, the Construction…Sat Oct 04 2003 - 01:00
CSO figures show industrial jobs still decliningThe sharp decline in industrial jobs is continuing, according to data from the Central Statistics Office.Wed Oct 01 2003 - 01:00
TDs willing to work longer for pay increasesA number of TDs say they are prepared to change their work practices to justify their benchmarking pay increases.Tue Sept 30 2003 - 01:00
Job scheme expansion likely to be resistedA proposed increase in community employment scheme places for next year is set to be opposed strongly by the Department of Finance…Tue Sept 30 2003 - 01:00
Hit-and-run accident fearedGardaí believe a man whose body was found on a roadside in Co Cavan early yesterday was probably the victim of a hit-and-run …Tue Sept 23 2003 - 01:00
