Average salary of those working in sector stands at €35,000 with Unite union pushing for Labour Court order

Women and young workers most likely to believe their remuneration is unfair

Emergency medical technicians and paramedics reject proposals on pay and conditions by large margins

More than 120 staff were receiving financial support intended to cover pay before it was discontinued last December

Labour Court finds in favour of employer SK Biotek in case concerning legislation covering statutory payment

Post ‘lacks a clear national definition and standardised tasks’, research shows

But stakeholders’ group, including Siptu, expresses ‘serious concerns’ at proposed court action

An Post retirees waiting on 7 per cent increase while those from Eir seeking 2.1 per cent

Officer representatives say efforts to address additional pay with Government ‘refused point blank’

Labour Court finds Edward Bourke was not subject to less favourable treatment by Kilkenny County Council

If the group is successful, it would mean increases to minimum rates would not be binding on operators

Work-to-rule to begin on Monday with INMO warning industrial action could escalate if problems not addressed

‘Anxiety’ for existing recipients as first scheme draws to a close this month

Trades include plumbing, carpentry and plastering

Instances of ‘critical-risk’ and ‘high-risk’ relating to premises and privacy identified at Co Waterford ward