ICTU seeks clarity on basis of public sector pay talks The Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU) has written to the Government seeking clarity on whether proposed talks on a new public service pay deal … Business • 17 Nov
Unions to meet on Friday to consider pay talks invite Unions will meet on Friday to consider an invitation from the Government to enter talks on a new public sector pay deal. Business • 15 Nov
Fórsa expresses solidarity with UK unions Ireland's largest public service trade union, Fórsa, has expressed its solidarity with trade unions in the UK as the Trades Union Congress (TUC) marks a … Business • 01 Feb
Fórsa, SIPTU and ASTI vote to accept pay deal Members of Fórsa, SIPTU and the ASTI have voted to accept the new public sector pay deal. Business • 06 Oct 22
Non-union firms may be compelled to talk with unions Non-union employers may be compelled to negotiate with trade unions under a new plan on the future of collective bargaining and industrial relations. Business • 04 Oct 22
Starbucks misses sales estimates on China Covid curbs Starbucks has suspended its guidance for the rest of its fiscal year as sales growth missed Wall Street targets due to China's tough Covid-19 curbs. Business • 04 May 22
DAA reserves right to sue Unite over strike ballot Dublin and Cork airport operator, DAA, has said it reserves its right to take legal action against the Unite trade union, if it does not … Business • 25 Aug 21
Ryanair agrees deal with Portuguese pilots Ryanair said today it had reached a deal with Portuguese pilots on seniority and home base issues, following similar agreements with their counterparts in Britain … Business • 19 Oct 18
Ryanair reverses Dublin plane decision after deal Ryanair has decided to restore six Dublin based aircraft which were due to transfer to Poland in November for the winter 2018 schedule. Ryanair • 07 Sep 18
Ryanair union deal delayed by use of German language A union recognition deal for Ryanair pilots in Germany has been delayed because the pilots are insisting on furnishing all documentation in German, according to … Business • 26 Apr 18
Ryanair announces plans to double capacity in France Ryanair plans to double its capacity in France over the next four years to around 20 million passengers a year following its December decision to … Business • 18 Jan 18
Ryanair keeps big investors onside after rocky 2017 Several institutional investors are backing Ryanair to bounce back from a pilot rostering mess-up and a decision to recognise unions that jolted confidence in Europe's … Business • 10 Jan 18
Union recognition move was my idea, says Ryanair boss Ryanair chief executive Michael O'Leary has defended his decision to recognise unions for the first time in 32 years, saying it would allow his airline … Business • 20 Dec 17
TUI recommends rejection of proposed pay agreement The Teachers' Union of Ireland executive committee has voted unanimously to recommend rejection of the proposed public service pay agreement because it fails to tackle … Ireland • 08 Jun 17
Unions accused over rail drivers' actions Iarnród Éireann has accused train driver unions of an organised withdrawal of co-operation with the training of new drivers, which is damaging its financial position. News • 28 Jul 16
Govt's increment freeze 'inappropriate' - PDFORRA The Government's imposition of an increment freeze on members of the Defence Forces is provocative and inappropriate, according to the body representing soldiers, sailors and … News • 08 Jul 16
5,500 UCATT members to merge with TEEU 5,500 members of a British-based construction union are to join the Technical Engineering and Electrical Union, bringing the TEEU's membership to over 45,000. News • 24 Jun 16
Air France says job cuts can still be avoided Air France-KLM's plans to cut jobs and flights can still be avoided if negotiations between managers and unions progress, the airline's board has said. Business • 16 Oct 15
Just 220 New Ireland workers to get lump sums Only 220 of the 800 employees at New Ireland Assurance will receive lump sums averaging €10,000 as part of the resolution of a six year … Business • 02 Sep 15
Peat-fired power stations to operate beyond 2019 Environmental groups have reacted angrily to the announcement that ESB and Bord na Móna have agreed to extend the operation of two peat-fired power stations … News • 13 May 15
Scrap holidays for jobs - France business chief Scrap two public holidays and loosen the 35-hour week - that was the controversial advice from French business today, as France labours through a deep … Business • 24 Sep 14
Union: Pay restoration a priority over tax cuts Mid-ranking civil servants have insisted that restoration of public service pay after the cuts of recent years should take priority over tax cuts across the … News • 24 Apr 14
Unions serve notice of strike action on ESB The ESB Group of Unions has served formal notice of industrial action on the company. News • 29 Nov 13
ESB bosses, unions still 'far apart' after talks A meeting between management and the ESB Group of Unions has ended with both parties still very far apart, according to unions’ general secretary Brendan … News • 28 Nov 13
ESB invites unions to talks in pension row The ESB has invited unions to talks aimed at avoiding industrial action at the company over the €1.6 billion deficit in the company pension scheme. News • 07 Nov 13