Companies ‘Poor taste’: Siptu hits out at Boliden’s ‘unhelpful’ comments over Tara Mines closureThe chief executive of Boliden said the mine would be closed permanently if it does not return to profitability
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”
Companies Tara Mines staff reject rescue plan to reopen facilityTensions are high between Boliden and trade unions amid ongoing talks at the WRC, with staff unhappy with the terms of a deal offered by the company
Jobs ‘Slap in the face’: Union hits out at Tara Mines owner as firm tells staff 200 roles to be cutSiptu has accused Boliden Tara Mines of tactics ‘aimed more at public relations than negotiating in good faith’ after media reports of rescue plan to reopen Co Meath facility
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
Industrial Action Retained firefighters accept new pay deal to resolve industrial actionDeal will see minimum earnings of retained firefighters jump from €10,500 to up to €21,000 per year
Politics Eamon Ryan criticised over Tara Mines response as 650 workers face temporary layoffsKey figures in the fallout from the suspension of operations at the mine have said Ryan has not taken responsibility for the situation
Employment Tara Mines staff to raise concerns with politicians two days before lay-offs set to beginWorkers affected by closure of Co Meath facility are voting on a set of proposals, with results expected on Thursday
Politics Retained firefighters agree to pause strikes but threaten ‘escalation’ if no agreementSiptu is threatening to close every fire station if discussions don’t bring about agreement, after Labour Court calls dispute matter of ‘national importance’
Industrial Action Retained firefighters considering quitting over conditions dispute, says unionIndustrial action saw up to half of the fire stations in the service close this week, with members threatening an ‘all-out strike'
Jobs 'Perfect storm’ in zinc market caused Tara Mine closure - CEOMine announced temporary closure yesterday, in a move that will cost 650 jobs and impact 2,000 people in Navan area
Industrial Action Retained firefighters escalate industrial action with station closuresRetained firefighters are not full-time employees and are instead paid a retainer to be on call for fire stations
Industrial Action Retained firefighters taking industrial action warn service ‘close to collapse’The action involving 2,000 retained firefighters at more than 200 stations nationwide is scheduled to last one week
Politics Strike action by water workers ‘not necessary’, Minister Darragh O’Brien saysUisce Éireann readies contingency plans to protect key customers and state services
Industrial Relations Households warned as water service workers to strike next monthFirst national water strike of its kind in decades comes as workers push to retain their pay and allowances under water reform plans.
Industrial Relations Thousands of water service workers vote to strike next monthA letter to Siptu members reveals the industrial action will begin on June 7, with the effect on supplies yet to be realised
Transport Dublin bus strikes suspended as Go-Ahead agrees to pay talksTwo 24-hour work stoppages were due to take place in March
Health 94% of doctors have experienced depression or anxiety related to work, union saysTrade unions to tell health committee of significant issues facing members amid overcrowding and high levels of assaults
Work Pay rise proposed for security guards left in limbo for two yearsThe arrangement would would increase wages from the minimum rate of €11.65 per hour to €12.90
Irish Water Unions push for date on referendum to ensure Irish Water is not privatisedThe issue is a key one for water service employees who fear they could lose their rights as public sector workers