Siptu seeks clarity on whether Bord na Móna chief plans to repay controversial €57,000 perk
Union says workers deserve transparency over payment which covered benefit in kind
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RTÉ presenter tells tribunal he overheard order to cut editor’s shifts
Colm Ó Mongáin gave evidence to the WRC on a series of employment rights complaints brought by a colleague
Ambulance service staff to be balloted on industrial action in outsourcing dispute
Management accused of seeking to contract out some services without consultation
National Ambulance Service staff reject deal aimed at addressing long-running row
Proposal brokered by Labour Court and recommended for acceptance by two unions
RTÉ on course to shed more than 100 jobs this year, says Kevin Bakhurst
More than 300 staff members have expressed interest in voluntary exit scheme
Dublin firefighters vote for industrial action over call-out changes affecting ambulances
Union says pressing on with changes without consulting staff would be ‘not only arrogant and insulting but also reckless’
‘Huge loss to a disadvantaged community’: Future of long-running addiction support service in doubt
Number of staff members at Neart le Chéile are being made redundant
Retirement age remains bone of contention at WRC and Labour Court ahead of legislation
Complaints continue as growing number of workers seek to stay on and employers adapt to changing landscape
Worker forced to retire at 65 awarded €18,000 by Labour Court
Deepak Fasteners turned down request from 45-year veteran to stay on for one year until he reached State pension age
Des Geraghty: ‘The real problem in fascism is the people who are insecure’
Having produced a new film on his hero James Connolly, the former trade union leader reflects on his activism and idealism
WRC orders Tesco to rehire worker who was sacked last year after calling a manager ‘useless’
Workplace Relations Commission rejects Siptu application that Tesco be liable to pay back wages from point of dismissal
Paramedics to vote on proposal for ending extended dispute at National Ambulance Service
Ballot to take place on deal providing basic pay rises of more than 20% in return for work practice-changes and loss of premium payments
Thirteen Leinster House broadcast workers will have to sign on for dole next week
Dáil Public Accounts Committee to review contract for television and audio coverage of Oireachtas proceedings
CIÉ could collapse amid potential €4bn pension liabilities if asset values fall, unions tell workers
Ballot on plans to reform pension schemes at State-owned transport group to commence next week
‘Awful’ morale at RTÉ will worsen if programme production is outsourced, committee hears
TDs and Senators told ‘Netflix levy’ would increase costs for Irish streamers such as GAA+ and LOITV
Siptu spent just €15,000 from €1.3m political donations fund, accounts show
Only one candidate received the union’s financial backing for the 2024 European elections
‘Outsourcing’ RTÉ shows will put licence payers’ money in private hands, committee to hear
RTÉ group of unions to criticise ‘closure’ of religious affairs programming department
Government ‘pandering to whims of employers’ by choosing VAT cut over ending child poverty, Ictu conference told
Housing crisis causing huge problems for workers, conference hears
Long Covid support scheme to end this month, Minister for Health confirms
Labour Court recommends scheme be extended for a further six months
RTÉ staff vote to accept pay rise of 6% over 2.5 years
Anyone earning less than €50,000 next year to get extra 0.5% on top
Proposed changes to rent rules will incentivise evictions, housing charity warns
Property owners group says planned reforms, set to go before Cabinet on Tuesday, would be unfair to private landlords
Siptu renews push for recognition at several large plants in pharma and medical device sectors
Trade union says Tramp tariff threats have triggered interest in representation at big multinational companies
Emails to managers rather than union membership reason for butcher’s dismissal, WRC finds
The butcher had alleged his Siptu membership was the reason for losing his job at James Whelan Butchers, which the chain denied
Siptu whistleblower claims she was ‘conspired against’ by union
Organiser Ger Malone loses here case at Workplace Relations Commission
Penalisation case taken by Siptu official against union rejected by WRC
Adjudication Officer finds Ger Malone failed to establish she had been discriminated against by her employer as a result of making protected disclosures
Section 39 workers accept pay proposal, paving way for end to years-long dispute
Increase worth 9.25 per cent over two years for carers employed by organisations providing services for HSE
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’
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
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