Dead rat stench and mice on desks: Woman gets €20k over rodents at work
Amanda Byrne said she had a life-long phobia and was petrified to go to work in case a rat or mouse crossed her path.
View ArticleMulling it over: Labour Court releases its plan to end Irish Rail dispute
The proposals set out today include pay cuts and changes to working conditions.
View ArticleWhat exactly is collective bargaining? A precise legal definition is on the way
The cabinet have agreed on plans to reform the Industrial Relations (Amendment) Act 2001.
View ArticleNational Gallery closed today as staff go on strike
The dispute is based upon leave arrangements and the cutting of some payments to staff.
View ArticleAer Lingus and Impact are sitting down this morning to try to sort out all...
The two will attend the Labour court in attempt to settle a long-running dispute over rosters.
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View ArticleAer Lingus cabin crew strikes called off
One of the unions involved in Labour Court talks said today that progress had been made and so the two strike days have been deferred.
View ArticleIt’s safe to book a flight with Aer Lingus this summer, says union
Impact trade union said if today’s Labour Court recommendation is accepted, there will be “industrial peace”.
View ArticleIncreased bonuses on the table as union halts quarry strike
A strike at Roadstone plants had been taking place since the middle of last month.
View ArticleDunnes Stores workers receive pay boost
Employees receive a wage increase, but disputes about temporary contracts and representation remain an issue
View ArticleNew law to fix ‘stolen wages’ of undocumented workers
The amendment passed yesterday addresses a loophole regarding compensation for work or services carried out by undocumented workers.
View ArticleUnion donates €10,000 to Greyhound workers support fund
Unite’s regional secretary said the move shows that the SIPTU workers have the support of the entire trade union movement.
View ArticleLabour Court rules in unions’ favour over Injuries Board outsourcing
Unions said the transfer of work had been made without consultation with unions. The board said it has been outsourcing for years.
View ArticlePaschal Donohoe won’t get involved in the Irish Rail dispute as All-Ireland...
The Transport Minister said he appreciates how difficult it is for workers to vote to cut their own pay.
View ArticleSleepover duty is overtime, Labour Court recommends to care staff
Under the ruling, staff will be paid at least minimum wage for shifts.
View ArticleDunnes Stores a no-show at Labour Court dispute
Workers for the major retailer are seeking more secure hours and earnings.
View ArticleLabour wants ‘robust data’ on zero-hour contracts before doing anything about...
Joan Burton called the arrangements an “abomination”, while unions have labelled them “extremely exploitative”.
View ArticleStrikes for Dunnes staff could be ‘unavoidable’ after the company’s Labour...
The company has said there was “no purpose” to meeting with its workers.
View ArticleChef who was paid just 51c an hour will finally get the wages he was owed
Muhammad Younis was forced to work up to 80 hours a week in a Clondalkin restaurant.
View ArticleBaker who worked up to 98 hours a week awarded €10,000
Tomasz Krawczyk worked between 70 to 98 hours a week in a Limerick bakery.
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