New SIPTU president pledges to combat labour exploitationSerious measures to combat "growing exploitation" in the labour market have been called for by the new leader of SIPTU, Mr Jack…Mon Sept 22 2003 - 01:00
Campaigners to hold Dublin rally tonightAnti-bin charge campaigners are organising a protest march in Dublin tonightMon Sept 22 2003 - 01:00
TDs need to earn benchmark pay - O'MalleyTDs should have to change their work practices in return for pay increases due under benchmarking, a Progressive Democrats TD…Sat Sept 20 2003 - 01:00
Firms not fully aware of equality law, study findsManagers of small and medium enterprises have only a vague awareness of their obligations under equality legislation, new research…Sat Sept 20 2003 - 01:00
Councils seek funding for benchmarkingLocal authorities are to demand extra funding to pay for the benchmarking pay rises, which they say cannot be funded from existing…Fri Sept 19 2003 - 01:00
Talks over prison officers' overtime break downThe prospect of jail closures and privatisation of prison services appeared to move closer yesterday following the breakdown …Fri Sept 19 2003 - 01:00
Civil servant wins age discrimination caseThe Department of Health and Children has been ordered to pay €40,000 to a civil servant who was denied promotion because of …Thu Sept 18 2003 - 01:00
Threat to nearly 5,000 jobs in social employment schemesUp to 5,000 extra job cuts in social employment programmes are threatened in a report by senior civil servants to be considered…Sat Sept 06 2003 - 01:00
Civil Service staff in equal pay claimAn equal-pay campaign that could cost the Department of Finance up to €12 million has been initiated by middle-ranking civil …Sat Sept 06 2003 - 01:00
Haughey opposes dismantling of Aer RiantaA prominent Fianna Fáil TD has declared his opposition to plans by the Minister for Transport, Mr Brennan, to break up Aer Rianta…Fri Sept 05 2003 - 01:00
650 job losses at 3Com set to be confirmedConfirmation that 650 jobs are to be lost at a technology company in west Dublin is expected in the next few days.Fri Sept 05 2003 - 01:00
Airport workers may run in local pollsWorkers at Dublin Airport are considering a plan to field candidates in next year's local elections as part of their campaign…Wed Sept 03 2003 - 01:00
Report calls for research funds to be restoredCapital funding for third-level research should be restored immediately, according to a report on the future of the biotechnology…Wed Sept 03 2003 - 01:00
O'Connor to take over from GeraghtySIPTU is to have a new general president on September 22nd, when Mr Jack O'Connor succeeds Mr Des Geraghty as leader of the country…Sat Aug 30 2003 - 01:00
Film union official critical of new policySIPTU Conference: Thousands of spin-off service jobs to go if Government scraps tax scheme for film industrySat Aug 30 2003 - 01:00
Asmal returns to rail against Irish racismA former anti-apartheid activist and current minister in the South African government said yesterday he was appalled at the "…Sat Aug 30 2003 - 01:00
Criticism from business 'misleading'SIPTU conference: Criticism by business leaders of the benchmarking pay awards to public servants was dismissed as misleading…Fri Aug 29 2003 - 01:00
Cap on building land price urgedA Bill aimed at stabilising and capping the price of building land will be published by the Labour Party later this year, its…Fri Aug 29 2003 - 01:00
Professor wants unions to support educational accessTrade union support for an increased drive to achieve "truly accessible and affordable" education was urged yesterday by the …Wed Aug 27 2003 - 01:00
Support for workplace smoking banSIPTU delegates yesterday backed the legislation to ban smoking in the workplace, but only after a vigorous debate in which it…Wed Aug 27 2003 - 01:00
SIPTU president calls for 'citizens' alliance'The establishment of a "citizens' alliance" to tackle poverty, unemployment and housing issues, and to promote disability rights…Wed Aug 27 2003 - 01:00
Fall in private sector members at SIPTUA major recruitment drive aimed at young people in particular will be sought at the national conference next week of SIPTU, the…Fri Aug 22 2003 - 01:00
Aer Rianta unions to ballot members on strike actionUnions in Aer Rianta are to ballot for industrial action at Dublin, Cork and Shannon airports over the planned break-up of the…Fri Aug 22 2003 - 01:00
Hundreds on FAS jobs scheme lose contractsA decision not to renew the contracts of hundreds of participants on a FÁS-supported jobs scheme has been sharply criticised …Wed Aug 20 2003 - 01:00
Plan to improve adoption serviceAn enhanced search-and-reunion service for adoptees and their natural parents is to be established next month by the Adoption…Tue Aug 19 2003 - 01:00
FAS predicts marked rise in unemploymentThe recent spate of job losses is only the beginning of a likely marked rise in unemployment, FÁS has warned.Fri Aug 15 2003 - 01:00
FG says plans for Departments are 'light' on targetsGovernment plans to improve services to the public and guarantee industrial peace within Departments were published yesterday…Wed Aug 13 2003 - 01:00
CIE unions cancel next Tuesday's strikeIndustrial action by CIÉ workers planned for next Tuesday was called off yesterday following talks between unions and the Department…Wed Aug 13 2003 - 01:00
Pay boost for some psychiatric nursesPsychiatric nurses working in the community are to receive a significant pay increase as a result of a Labour Court recommendation…Tue Aug 12 2003 - 01:00
Workplace consultation to be legal mustEmployers who fail to consult workers on issues affecting them could face stiff penalties, including prison, under legislation…Tue Aug 12 2003 - 01:00
SIPTU criticises student pay rateEmployers were accused yesterday by SIPTU of failing to pay the minimum wage or provide holiday entitlements to students employed…Tue Aug 12 2003 - 01:00
Pair lost jobs after row over soccer match viewing timesTwo furniture delivery men who decided not to watch Ireland's World Cup match with Germany last year so that they could finish…Fri Aug 08 2003 - 01:00
Protest planned against EU port changesPort workers in Ireland will stage protest actions next month as part of an EU-wide campaign against a proposed liberalisation…Wed Aug 06 2003 - 01:00
Youth work plan hit by cash shortageA wide-ranging programme to promote youth work, support volunteers in the sector and protect young people was published yesterday…Wed Aug 06 2003 - 01:00
Nurses lose claim for €2,320 relocation paymentTen psychiatric nurses who sought more than €2,000 each to relocate from Tralee to Listowel in Co Kerry have had their claims…Tue Aug 05 2003 - 01:00
Sinnott describes Bill on education for the disabled as 'regressive'A new Bill which aims to uphold the right to an education of people with disabilities has been sharply criticised by rights campaigner…Mon Aug 04 2003 - 01:00
Dairygold to cut 170 jobs in CorkUp to 170 full-time jobs are to be cut by Dairygold Co-op in Co Cork following a review of its transport operations.Sat Jul 26 2003 - 01:00
Over 100 jobs created at Loughrea healthcare companyThe creation of more than 100 jobs at a healthcare company in Loughrea, Co Galway, was welcomed by the local business community…Sat Jul 26 2003 - 01:00
CIE delays pay rise over 'no fares day'Pay increases due to workers in the three CIÉ companies are to be delayed for a month because of Friday's "no fares day" protest…Thu Jul 24 2003 - 01:00
'Resilience, integrity' of Capt Kelly rememberedCapt James Kelly had the courage and strength of character to stand up to injustice and not be silenced or cowed, mourners at…Mon Jul 21 2003 - 01:00
Aer Rianta unions plan more talks with BrennanIndustry and Employment CorrespondentFurther unrest over the future of Aer Rianta is unlikely for the immediate future, following…Sat Jul 19 2003 - 01:00
Appeal fails to avert 'no-fares day'CIÉ unions are to go ahead with tomorrow's "no-fares day" in spite of a call by Iarnród Éireann yesterday for it to be abandoned…Thu Jul 17 2003 - 01:00
Building site safety rules ignoredWidespread failure by building contractors to comply with health and safety regulations has been uncovered in a two-week "inspection…Thu Jul 17 2003 - 01:00
Minister to hold talks with unions on Aer RiantaTalks between unions and the Minister for Transport, Mr Brennan, on his planned break-up of Aer Rianta are to begin later this…Wed Jul 16 2003 - 01:00
CIE asking public not to take advantage of no-fares dayCIÉ is relying on the goodwill of the public not to exploit the "no-fares day" protest action by transport unions on Friday, …Wed Jul 16 2003 - 01:00
Major State support for midlands urgedThe Government was urged yesterday to make a major effort to support the IDA in the midlands after Athlone suffered its fourth…Fri Jul 11 2003 - 01:00
IBOA serves strike notice on Bank of Ireland firmNotice of a 24-hour strike at the Bank of Ireland's IT services subsidiary, ITSIS, was served last night by the Irish Bank Officials…Wed Jul 09 2003 - 01:00
Inquiry follows Polish workers' claimsAn investigation into the treatment of Polish drivers by a Wexford transport company is taking place following complaints from…Wed Jul 09 2003 - 01:00
Government approach to world trade talks 'disgraceful' - HigginsGovernment preparations for the World Trade Organisation talks in Cancun, Mexico, in September were criticised yesterday as "…Mon Jul 07 2003 - 01:00
SIPTU to help east European workersSIPTU is to seek the support of trade unions in eastern Europe to recruit immigrant workers in Ireland.Mon Jul 07 2003 - 01:00
