Work Unions challenge employer ‘myths’ around labour reformsOwen Reidy, the general secretary of Ictu, said discussions on ‘modest’ reforms ought to be based on ‘reality and not fantasy’
Employment ‘It’s entirely up to them’: Donohoe won’t be drawn on talk of private sector wage increasesCalls to increase wages by 4 to 6 per cent in the private sector come after public sector unions confirmed a new pay deal with government
Jobs Penalise firms that deny workers collective bargaining rights, Ictu tells TDsUnion also to advise government against handing out public contracts to companies that do not engage in collective bargaining
Economy Trade unions slam Ibec’s ‘craven’ call for a pause in minimum wage increasesICTU said that people need to “live as well as work in this economy”
Public Sector Government unlikely to up 8.5% public sector pay rise offerNo date set yet for resumption of talks on proposed increase described by unions as ‘unacceptable’
Business Post's View Editorial: Paschal Donohoe should stand firm on union calls for extraordinary pay hikesThere is a constituency of people in Ireland who are demanding a tougher stance from government in these negotiations
Public Sector Public sector pay talks to resume on TuesdayUnions are set to discuss widespread industrial action on Thursday in the event of a deal not being reached
News Strikes loom as Donohoe ‘losing control’ with no pay deal in sightPublic sector unions to vote on ‘widespread industrial action’ as country enters ‘uncharted territory’
business Small firms being ‘bounced’ into risk by new state-imposed costsFirms around the country are set to be hit with a host of new responsibilities that will test the viability of some
Politics ‘A matter of urgency’: Sinn Féin says government must prioritise new public sector pay dealAs public sector pay agreement expires for the first time without a successor deal in decades, Louise O’Reilly describes situation as ‘incredibly destabilising’
Politics ‘Uncharted waters’: Public sector to consider strikes as pay deal expiresNo date has been set for the resumption of public sector pay negotiations yet, with unions set to ballot for industrial action on January 11
public sector pay deal Public sector pay deal unlikely before Christmas as talks suspendedUnion leaders meet to discuss the slow pace of talks and the prospect that a deal will not be secured before the existing deal expires at the end of the year
VIolence in Dublin Workers gather at solidarity rally in Dublin after violent riots Ictu is calling on workers to gather at the GPO to denounce ‘riotous behaviour in a solemn and respectful way’
Politics Unions take aim at Paschal Donohoe as public sector pay talks to begin this week Irish Congress of Trade Unions expresses ‘disappointment’ at minister’s claim that crash-era pay rules had no influence on public sector industrial relations
public sector pay deal Fempi laws have had ‘no influence’ on industrial relations in public sector, says DonohoeTrade unions seeking clarification on role of contentious legislation ahead of public sector pay negotiations
The Last Post Matt Cooper: A one-size-fits-all public sector pay deal no longer makes senseUnions are seeking flexibility to address issues affecting specific groups of workers
Public Sector McGrath seeks ‘industrial peace’ as €2.7bn pay talks with public sector unions ramp up Public expenditure minister Paschal Donohoe prepares to begin talks with the unions in the coming weeks as current deal will expire at the end of the year
Industrial Action ICTU health and community workers to go on indefinite strikeWorkers in a range of organisations, funded by state agencies, will begin industrial action on October 17
Politics Ministers to pay ‘high price’ to avoid pre-election unrestTop public sector union demands 5% increase for 376,000 state employees as talks to begin
Economy Minimum wage should be increased by €2 from January - ICTUIn a submission to the Low Pay Commission, the body has said there should also be a further €2 increase in January 2025 in order to provide a decent standard of living for lower paid workers