Everything that will be closed today for public sector strikes
It is the largest national strike in nearly 20 years. More than 300,000 public sector workers are set to strike across Ireland today after unions rejected a last-minute Government offer to resume pay negotiations. The dispute centres on pay increases that unions say have failed to keep pace with inflation. They estimate the shortfall at between […]
5 days ago
Cork hospital strike: four unions picket CUH as surgeries cancelled
Essential care to continue during Cork hospital strike Thousands of patients are facing cancelled appointments and delays at Cork University Hospital after four trade unions began strike action on Wednesday in a dispute over pay and working conditions. Members of SIPTU, INMO, Fórsa and IMO began picketing the hospital at 8am. The walkout is among […]
5 days ago
Schools and hospitals due to limit output as strike set to go ahead on Wednesday
The strike will be the largest in the state since the financial crash. Last ditch attempts from the government will be made as public sector unions pay dispute strike is just 48 hours away. The government is still calling for a halt the all-out strike on Wednesday, and reiterate the invitation to talks. The Dáil […]
1 week ago
Taoiseach suggests exempting Oireachtas staff from public sector strike action
Micheál Martin is not happy about the proposed industrial action. The Taoiseach has refused to answer when asked if he will cross a picket line next week and suggested there should be a derogation for staff in Dáil Éireann. Public servants have been on a work-to-rule since September 30. Two strikes are set to go […]
1 week ago
Schools likely to close amid strike action on October 14
Parents across Ireland have been warned that schools will likely to close during the 24-hour strike action on October 14th. A further day of action is planned for the 21st. Picket lines are expected across the country. The strike is the culmination of months of futile negotiations on public sector pay. On their website Fórsa, […]
2 weeks ago
Industrial action begins today for thousands of workers. Who is on strike?
Over 100,000 workers in the public sector begin industrial action today in a row over pay. Key areas such as health, education and local authorities and councils are beginning a work-to-rule action. This is due to a dispute over public service pay and cost-of-living protections following the expiration of the 2024–2026 national agreement. The public […]
2 weeks ago