State losing hundreds of millions due to ‘bogus claims’
Ictu conference told ‘theft’ taking place with alarming regularity in low-paid sectors
Meat processing sector’s viability falling even pre-Covid, Ictu says
Meat processors’ and Government policy has taken a ‘low-road’ approach in recent years
Covid variants ‘a real concern’ for meat plant workers
Three cases of Brazilian variant P1 have been detected in the Republic
Groups representing key workers press for priority vaccinations
Trade union calls for retail workers to be given the highest level of access possible
Covid-19: ‘Significant’ outbreak in Waterford meat plant, union says
Over 20 coronavirus cases linked to outbreak in meat processing plant
Calls for immediate reintroduction of Covid-19 testing at meat plants
‘Meat industry generates the perfect vectors for transmission of the virus,’ union spokesman says
Meat sector not prepared to have sick pay scheme on table – Siptu
Union says progress made on some measures to protect workers but not on sick pay
How is Ireland’s meat industry handling recent Covid-19 outbreaks?
With billions of euro at stake, processors may need to make changes to work practices
Overseas meat plant workers ‘cheated out of social security rights’
Problems aggravated by ‘unscrupulous practices’ of some agencies, Covid-19 committee told
Coronavirus: Unions call for unannounced inspections of meat plants
HSA should shut down meat processing facilities where appropriate, groups say
Offaly meat plant suspends operations pending test results
Politicians calling for plant closures amid spike in cases ‘not helpful’, says Varadkar
Coronavirus: No additional deaths in State but 68 new cases
Death toll from Covid-19 in the Republic now stands at 1,772 and 26,712 confirmed cases
Midlands lockdown: Movement restrictions in place for residents of Kildare, Laois and Offaly
Garda checkpoints to enforce new travel limits, cafes and pubs to close for two weeks
Safety watchdog has inspected 13 meat plants with Covid-19 outbreaks
Health and Safety Authority expects to check all 20 outbreak plants by end of next week
Covid-19 testing centre for families of meat-plant workers planned
Siptu calls for special taskforce to tackle growing number of infected workers
Aer Lingus apologises to staff over ‘stealing’ claim
Airline donates €25,000 to charity and says sorry for ‘hurt and upset’
Siptu seeks fund to assist workers hit by shift to low-carbon economy
Transition from fossil fuels may have ‘devastating’ implications for some workers
Shane Ross: profit-sharing in transport industry would ease unrest
Scheme would not put State-owned companies on road to privatisation, says Minister
Healy Rae or McGrath will not stop public transport plan reforms- Ross
Talks convened by Shane Ross with unions and authorities are under way
CIÉ pension fund shortfall exceeds €450m, Oireachtas committee hears
State transport group owes schemes hundreds of millions of euro, staff claim
NBRU members vote in favour of new pay deal
Train staff set for pay rises of 2.5% for 3 years and €500 tax-free voucher to resolve strike
Unions and Irish Rail to enter talks over pay dispute
Two 24-hour strikes in a week have caused huge disruption
Striking unions warn Irish Rail dispute could run ‘into New Year’
Tens of thousands of passengers disrupted as staff at rail firm take action over pay
Ross calls for realistic negotiations as rail strike begins
Thousands of commuters affected by first of five days of stoppages over pay claim
Bus Éireann hires coaches for 300 services after staff miss work - Minister
Regina Doherty claims ‘unofficial labour dispute’ cost company €150,000 last week
Iarnród Éireann staff can ‘no longer subsidise’ rail system
Siptu says it will ‘vehemently’ oppose the underfunding of public transport sector
Absenteeism surges at Bus Éireann amid row over ‘Dickensian’ rosters
Bus company says disciplinary action will be taken ‘up to and including dismissal’
New forum will offer stakeholders input into transport policy
Shane Ross says he held ‘fruitful, frank and friendly’ talks with transport trade unions
Bus strike: Unions accuse Government of privatisation agenda
Labour Court asked to consider why offer of €18m in savings has not ended €9m dispute
Bus Éireann defers decision on introducing pay cuts
CIÉ request for increase in funding for free travel was rejected by Government
All-out strike at Bus Éireann likely after collapse of talks
Management says company could be insolvent by May
Bus Éireann to lose €125,000-a-day in funding during strike
Bus company may forfeit thousands in State aid if unions proceed with all-out action
Bus Éireann staff set for all-out strike from February 20th
Unions representing 2,600 workers say plans to cut earnings must be withdrawn
Ross to come under pressure in Dáil over Bus Éireann crisis
Unions warn of industrial action if company imposes cuts without agreement
Unions say only inclusive talks can resolve Bus Éireann crisis
Company management to appear before Oireachtas transport committee
YOU MAY ALSO LIKE...
Crosswords & Puzzles
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Stardust
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
Common Ground
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Family NoticesOpens in new window
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices