Strike

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 […]

6 days ago

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

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

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

The actors claim to have been ‘insulted and disrespected’ in negotiation talks. With the writers strike now into Day 73, it looks like they’ll soon be joined on the picket lines by some of the biggest names from Hollywood and beyond. As reported by Deadline, after four weeks of bargaining between the Screen Actors Guild […]

3 years ago

They confirmed the five dates this afternoon.

9 years ago