# Industrial Dispute

This year

2023

Garda group criticises Commissioner Drew Harris for official roster 'dispute' declaration

In a statement the Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors spoke of their ‘disappointment’ that Drew Harris has not agreed to fresh talks.

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Jan 4th 2023, 6:59 PM

Last year

2022

THE MORNING LEAD

UK strikes in air travel and Royal Mail could impact Irish Christmas plans

A report by

Lauren Boland

Strikes are planned in the UK this month by rail workers, passport control officers, and in Royal Mail.

21.5k

Dec 10th 2022, 12:05 AM

All time

# grounded

Several Irish flights affected after British Airways cancels UK services over pilot pay dispute

The carrier is currently locked in a pay dispute with its 4,300 pilots.

12.9k

Sep 9th 2019, 7:41 AM

# Industrial Dispute

Support staff strike: HSE says situation at hospitals 'challenging' as further talks planned

The issue centres on a dispute over pay increases.

20.8k

Updated

Jun 26th 2019, 5:30 PM

# nurses strike

Nurses and midwives vote to accept deal to end industrial dispute

Members of the INMO voted 62% in favour of accepting the proposals.

16.6k

May 2nd 2019, 4:19 PM

# Industrial Dispute

'A major national emergency': Government called to resolve nurses' strike as 50,000 patients affected this week

Nurses across the country will be out on the picket lines outside hospitals and clinics today for the second day of strike action.

17.3k

Feb 5th 2019, 12:05 AM

# Work Stoppage

FF says Leo isn't RTE's Ingrid Miley and shouldn't act as a 'commentator' on the nurses' strike

Fianna Fáil’s deputy leader Dara Calleary said there “is no sense of leadership” from the Taoiseach.

30.0k

Jan 31st 2019, 3:11 PM

# Industrial Dispute

Union says agreement reached between Ryanair and pilots

It came after a 22-hour negotiating session that concluded this morning, Fórsa said.

16.7k

Aug 23rd 2018, 8:03 AM

# Strike

Pickets to be placed at 34 branches of Lloyds Pharmacy tomorrow

Over 200 pharmacy workers will hold a two-hour picket between 10am and midday.

23.0k

Jun 21st 2018, 5:32 PM

# Let's talk

Ryanair pilots suspend strike planned for Wednesday

The company will now meet union representatives tomorrow night.

8.9k

Dec 18th 2017, 6:50 AM

# Industrial Relations

Bus Éireann staff vote to accept Labour Court recommendations

Siptu and Unite staff have voted to accept the recommendations.

12.0k

May 12th 2017, 1:30 PM

# factcheck

FactCheck: Is secondary picketing actually illegal?

We test a claim that spread widely after last Friday’s actions by some Bus Éireann workers.

15.5k

Apr 7th 2017, 12:05 AM

# time for leadership

Bus Éireann strikes show 'contempt' for the public: Businesses hit out at dispute

Commuters have faced chaos as Irish Rail and Dublin Bus services have been cancelled.

19.3k

Mar 31st 2017, 11:31 AM

# Day 6

Irish Rail and Dublin Bus could face delays as Bus Éireann strike comes to Leinster House

It has not yet been confirmed if rail and Dublin bus workers will attend today’s protest.

27.0k

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Mar 29th 2017, 7:22 AM

# Picket

Bus Éireann strike day 4: Irish Rail services running fully as unions call for minister to intervene

The rail service said all trains are running normally this morning.

20.5k

Mar 27th 2017, 6:59 AM

# Day 2

Bus Éireann strike latest: Heavy traffic reported on many routes this afternoon

The all-out strike is now in its second day.

35.0k

Mar 25th 2017, 4:35 PM

# TESCO STRIKE

Tesco strike SUSPENDED as both sides agree to meet

Both sides have agreed to meet at the Labour Court.

16.6k

Feb 24th 2017, 9:01 PM

# Industrial Dispute

Unions accuse Bus Éireann of 'seeking to collapse talks' around averting strike

A strike action scheduled for today was cancelled after a breakthrough at the WRC last Wednesday.

13.3k

105

Feb 20th 2017, 5:08 PM

# Industrial Action

'We'll be here as long as it takes': Striking Tesco workers say they're in it for the long haul

Strike action began today at eight stores and unions say more will follow.

19.8k

Feb 14th 2017, 3:30 PM

# Industrial Dispute

Union bosses meet with TDs as Bus Éireann industrial action remains on the cards

Bus Éireann has warned of 2,600 job losses

16.6k

Jan 24th 2017, 9:10 PM

# Your Say

Poll: Did this year's industrial dispute make you lose confidence in gardaí?

Politicians and the Garda Commissioner said the action would change things – we want to know what you think.

19.7k

Dec 23rd 2016, 8:30 PM

# critical assaults

'Regular violent assaults' lead staff to strike at Oberstown youth detention facility

IMPACT trade union claimed staff at the facility were not given proper protective gear when dealing with violent detainees.

8.0k

Dec 1st 2016, 6:17 PM

# Little sympathy

An overwhelming number of people don't support the striking Luas workers

A new poll finds strong opposition to the industrial action by Luas workers over pay.

33.3k

Apr 4th 2016, 11:30 PM

# party political protest

THOUSANDS of protesters descend on Dunnes Stores HQ

Dublin’s city centre came to a standstill as the Mandate-organised protest march thronged the streets.

29.5k

Jun 6th 2015, 7:48 PM

# Pay dispute

Pics: NHS workers stage first strike in 32 years

The strike follows a rejection by the government of an across-the-board pay rise for workers.

6.4k

Oct 13th 2014, 8:36 PM

# your move

Greyhound accepts LRC invite, says ball is now in workers' court

The invitation comes after the two sides met last week but workers have not yet committed to entering formal talks.

5.3k

Sep 1st 2014, 10:36 AM

# Solidarity

Union 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.

6.2k

Jul 22nd 2014, 3:40 PM

# get up stand up

This day 30 years ago the Dunnes Stores anti-apartheid strike began

The strike lasted almost three years and Nelson Mandela later told the small group of workers that their stand had helped him to keep going during his time in prison.

57.8k

Jul 19th 2014, 2:51 PM

# Industrial Dispute

Social welfare staff are being told to refuse dole payments to 'locked out' Greyhound workers

A circular issued to social welfare staff advises them to reject applications for jobseeker’s payments.

20.6k

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Jul 19th 2014, 7:30 AM

# War of Words

SIPTU vs Greyhound: Row escalates amid claims of 'harassment and abuse'

Greyhound told some customers in Dublin that SIPTU picketers were causing disruptions.

8.3k

Jul 17th 2014, 3:58 PM

# Impact

South Dublin County Council strike called off after LRC talks

Industrial action centred on staff pay cuts at the local authority.

5.0k

Jul 9th 2014, 6:34 PM

# Industrial Dispute

Greyhound getting legal advice over alleged abuse of staff during strike

The strike at the recycling company has been acrimonious and been mentioned in the Dáil.

19.9k

Jul 7th 2014, 5:00 PM

# Emergency

Strike looms in ambulance service over unsuitable posts

SIPTU members will be balloted on action over the HSE’s failure to implement Labour Court recommendations on staff redeployment.

8.6k

Jun 19th 2014, 4:39 PM

# Let's talk

Aer Lingus management and union reps to hold talks at Dublin Airport today

The removal of discounted flight privileges will be raised at today’s meeting.

6.3k

Jun 4th 2014, 8:28 AM

# mandate for action

SIPTU members at Dublin and Cork airports in massive vote for strike action

The margin of the DAA vote was 94 per cent in favour of industrial action.

12.0k

Feb 10th 2014, 3:30 PM

# LRC

Labour Court proposals rejected by SIPTU staff at Liebherr plant

A move aimed at resolving a pay dispute dating back to 2009 was rejected by workers at the plant.

6.3k

Jan 15th 2014, 1:26 PM

# ESB

'Unnecessary and unreasonable': Varadkar and Coveney hit out at ESB strike threat

“Nobody’s job is being threatened here, nobody is being asked to take an additional pay cut and nobody’s pension is under threat,” the Transport Minister Leo Varadkar said this morning.

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Nov 26th 2013, 9:04 AM