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# unions - Tuesday 28 April, 2020
HSE tells unions that where healthcare workers can't secure childcare, they can remain at home with pay
Previous proposals to support healthcare workers with childcare provision had been described as inadequate by unions.
Concern over how physical distancing in workplaces will be 'policed' once restrictions are eased
Unions are monitoring the situation but they say enforcement resources need to be increased.
# unions - Wednesday 20 November, 2019
Siptu announces it is to ballot its Virgin Media members over industrial action
The action may include striking.
# unions - Monday 8 April, 2019
Opinion: The Limerick Soviet of 1919 is part of a hidden history of Ireland
This battle was part of a momentous ‘Game of Thrones’ to decide who would rule Ireland: British imperialism, Irish capitalism or the working class, writes Cian Prendiville.
# unions - Wednesday 9 January, 2019
Opinion: Teaching unions' stance on education plans for students with disabilities sets a worrying precedent
I believe that the unions are targeting industrial action at a minority and that this sets a worrying precedent for all minority groups, writes Adam Harris.
# unions - Friday 4 January, 2019
Opinion: The future of Irish jobs looks precarious
‘If and when’ contracts and other insecure forms of employment are becoming the norm in some industries, we need regulation to make all work decent, writes Marie Sherlock.
# unions - Friday 7 December, 2018
Aer Lingus CEO apologises to staff for 'hurt and upset' caused by newspaper article
Stephen Kavanagh met with staff and union representatives yesterday evening.
# unions - Sunday 15 July, 2018
Aer Lingus is facing a union showdown over staff profit-sharing demands
After agreeing pay increases with the airline, staff representatives are pushing for a piece of the pie.
# unions - Monday 9 July, 2018
Ambulance service staff to take industrial action over union rights
The National Ambulance Service Representative Association has said its members have voted by nearly 98% in favour of industrial action.
# unions - Monday 26 February, 2018
European pilots group calls for Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary to resign
Ryanair said that the group in question had “no legal standing or validity”.
# unions - Thursday 14 December, 2017
Siptu stalwart Jack O'Connor to step down as its president
The union said that O’Connor will continue to be “involved” in another capacity.
# unions - Tuesday 21 November, 2017
New 'improved' rosters for Bus Éireann drivers in Navan from Sunday - NBRU
Discussions have been taking place between management and unions over pay, rosters, and drivers’ productivity.
# unions - Monday 13 November, 2017
Bus Éireann staff say problems with northeast services 'have nothing to do with absenteeism'
They’re to do with a lack of buses and too many impractical services, say drivers. And they’re not one bit impressed with the situation.
# unions - Thursday 9 November, 2017
Public servants to get first tranche of restoration pay in the New Year
Unions that wish to be included in the deal will have to notify ICTU in writing
# unions - Tuesday 26 September, 2017
Bus Éireann management and unions argue over new rosters in latest dispute
For three weeks in April, industrial action at the company brought the State-run transport services to a halt.
Gardaí's right to strike ruled out in new report
Strike action by gardaí was averted last year when a €50 million pay deal was struck in the Labour Court.
# unions - Tuesday 19 September, 2017
Flight cancellations: Why is Ryanair switching its calendar year?
Michael O’Leary has denied that the loss of Ryanair pilots to rival airlines is partly to blame for hundreds of flight cancellations.
# unions - Wednesday 26 July, 2017
Dublin Fire Brigade is operating at reduced capacity due to unofficial overtime strikes over pay
Firefighters and paramedics in Dublin want their overtime rate raised to 1.5 times regular pay, in line with the rest of the country and the Dublin City Council standard.
# unions - Thursday 22 June, 2017
Siptu recommends its members accept government's 'pay restoration' deal
The union said that “on balance”, the pluses outweighed the negatives on the deal.
# unions - Monday 22 May, 2017
Leo Varadkar defends his proposed ban on 'essential' public workers' strike
Leo was forced to defend some of his big manifesto promises today.
# unions - Friday 7 April, 2017
Light at the end of the tunnel? Bus Éireann talks to resume tomorrow morning
Both sides were up all night last night trying to reach an agreement.
# unions - Friday 24 February, 2017
Strikes at six Tesco stores delayed over union notice
The union said it was erring on the side of caution.
# unions - Thursday 2 February, 2017
Bus Éireann workers to go on all-out strike (and there's no end date)
The dispute will come to a head in three weeks’ time.
# unions - Thursday 17 November, 2016
Up to 40 pilots at Dublin Airport are going on strike from next week
Irish airline CityJet flies to several European cities, including London, Paris and Florence.
# unions - Tuesday 15 November, 2016
Now it's the private sector: unions demand 4% increase for all members
Pressure is mounting on government to deal with the public pay row, as private sector unions set to lodge pay claims.
# unions - Sunday 6 November, 2016
Bertie Ahern is "iffy" about how the Garda dispute was resolved
The former Taoiseach isn’t sure if gardaí should have access to industrial relations mechanisms.
# unions - Thursday 27 October, 2016
Over 500 schools to close today kicking off a season of strikes
Teachers are not the only group set to strike over the coming weeks.
# unions - Sunday 25 September, 2016
Ross welcomes Dublin Bus talks, says both sides now need to be given "space"
Dublin Bus says that the ongoing strikes have already cost it €4 million.
# unions - Monday 25 July, 2016
Poll: Should the government raise the minimum wage by 10 cent?
The Low Pay Commission have recommended raising the minimum wage from €9.15 to €9.25,
# unions - Monday 18 April, 2016
Irish Rail threatens unions with legal action after drivers refuse to train new recruits
The company says they are breaching their contracts, but unions say participation in training is voluntary.
# unions - Wednesday 30 March, 2016
Irish Rail postpones its plans for 10-minute Darts
The company said it was due to the “intransigence” of unions.
# unions - Saturday 12 March, 2016
Holding Luas strikes on such important days will cost other workers dearly
Unions need to realise it’s not 1913 anymore. There are laws and institutions to protect workers now, writes Aaron McKenna.
# unions - Thursday 21 January, 2016
Italian politicians want jail for gay couples who use overseas surrogates
A prominent gay rights group has branded the move ‘indecent’.
# unions - Friday 20 November, 2015
Another Irish Water row: Workers may go on strike over job cuts
Workers are concerned about the planned reduction of frontline staff numbers.
# unions - Sunday 12 July, 2015
The Lansdowne Road deal: Who's getting what and who's not happy about it
It looks likely the agreement will be accepted though some workers are not at all satisfied with it.
# unions - Wednesday 1 July, 2015
Today, Ryanair have been mostly battling strikes in France, and suffering them in Denmark
The airline has launched an online petition against French air traffic control strikes, while the Danish Labour Court has ruled that unions can now strike against them.
# unions - Thursday 21 May, 2015
Fears for 100 jobs after 'shock closure' of Dunnes Stores in Wexford
Staff were told of the move at 6pm this evening.
McDonald's workers protest "poverty wages" and demand $15/hour
“Out of the kitchens and into the streets.”
# unions - Thursday 7 May, 2015
Teachers to protest outside school gates today against Junior Cert reforms
Only a nominal number of teachers have taken up the new teacher training.
# unions - Tuesday 21 April, 2015
Bus Eireann could lose as much as €5 million in revenue if strike days go ahead
The action against 10% of bus routes being put out to private tender is set to take place next month.
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Poll: Will being able to travel 20km significantly impact your life under Covid-19?
ALL GOING TO plan, Ireland will enter Phase Two of re-opening next Monday 8 June.
First off, public health advice is still for people to avoid unnecessary journeys but people will be able to travel up to 20 kilometres from their home from Monday. As recently as mid-May, the recommended travel limit was just 2km.
In terms of social visits, up to four people may visit another household for a short period while maintaining strict social distancing.
For the first time since lockdown measures were introduced, Irish people will be permitted to visit their family in their respective homes. However, social distancing must be adhered to with the two-metre recommendation still in place.
So, today we’re asking you: Will being able to travel 20km significantly impact your life under Covid-19?
Poll Results:
No (6130)
Yes (4423)
Not sure (519)
No interest/no opinion (165)
Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
Wellness Wednesday: Worry is of no use to anyone, especially now in a time of crisis
By Trish Farrell
Counsellor Trish Farrell offers some tips to avoid worry during this time of change.
Larry Donnelly: Trump is a mess but he can still win the election because of a weak Democratic party
By Larry Donnelly - @LarryPDonnelly
A tribute to the Class of 2020: How one group of teachers marked the end of school for sixth years
By Old Bawn Teachers
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