Delay in minimum wage could lead to industrial action, unions warn
National Youth Council of Ireland seeks end to sub-minimum rates paid to workers under 20
Irish Congress of Trade Unions (Ictu)
ECJ rejection of Minimum Wages Directive would deal blow to social Europe programme – Tasc
Denmark says EU exceeding its power to influence the setting of wage levels in member states
‘No one should have to risk their life to earn a living’: Remembering those killed or injured at work
Minister joins union and industry representatives at ceremony in Dublin to mark Workers’ Memorial Day
Minister to outline scale of reform to Northern Ireland employment legislation
Employers argue timing for many proposed measures in ‘Good Jobs’ Bill is terrible while unions say NI simply catching up on Britain and Republic
Trump tariff chaos being used as ‘cover’ to erode worker rights in Ireland, unions claim
Ictu leader says Government action plan is ‘ruse’ to justify reneging on previous commitments
Ireland to explore new markets in Asia and Canada as part of urgent response to US tariffs
Cabinet will be asked to agree to faster ratification of controversial Ceta deal with Canada and a new competitiveness plan that will have implications for employee conditions
Q&A: How will the Government’s new plan to support businesses affect workers?
Proposals to help companies deal with potential economic shocks from Trump’s trade war will delay the introduction of the living wage
Businesses unlikely to receive Covid-style support schemes to counter Trump tariffs
Planning under way for Tánaiste Simon Harris to travel to Washington to meet US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick
Why do only half of Irish fathers take paternity leave?
‘Flat rate’ payment in Ireland means many fathers can’t afford to take time off work
The broken rung in the career ladder - why women continue to earn less
Women who gave their principal economic roles as ‘home duties’ fell by 60% since 2010 alone yet the gender pay gap remains
Pay deal worth 9.25% over two years agreed for voluntary health workers after long-running dispute
Section 39 issues took centre stage in general election campaign due to Simon Harris encounter with disability worker Charlotte Fallon
Former Sinn Féin senator takes up campaign role with trade union group
Paul Gavan is to take on responsibility for the Irish Congress of Trade Unions’ campaigns on issues such as housing and trade union rights
Unions ‘appalled’ by advocate general recommendation minimum wages directive be annulled
European Court of Justice to decide later this year on fate of directive which Ictu views as ‘the most significant and far-reaching’ on workers’ rights in decades
‘I told him I can only work Irish school hours’: Fighting for work-life balance in Ireland’s tech sector
Frederic Meyer’s bosses in a US multinational could not let him set an example, so he left
Remote working: ‘We see younger workers in particular saying they don’t want to come back because of the expense involved’
Flexibility in the workplace is still enough of a factor for people to consider cuts to pay or benefits
Households to receive €125 energy credit from tomorrow, while social welfare payments and minimum wage increase
The rise to €13.50 per hour will directly affect about 165,000 people, many employed in the retail, hospitality and services sectors
Private sector unions should seek 7% pay increases next year, Ictu says
Remuneration hike would help make up for impact of inflation in previous years, union group claims
Labour historian and trade union activist Jack McGinley dies
Former Trinity College librarian ran Uniskin Press and was prominent member of the Irish Labour History Society
Sinn Féin’s proposed PRSI rebate for employers ‘unacceptable misuse of workers’ money’, union says
Ictu criticses proposals by Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and Sinn Féin to provide PRSI rebates worth more than €640m to businesses
Government must hold centre ground on workers’ rights to ‘counter growth of far right’, says Ictu
Unions shift collective bargaining focus from transposition of EU directive due next month to action plan required in late 2025
Aer Lingus ground and cabin crew to seek 4% pay boost following pilots deal
A previous 12.25% agreement allowed them re-enter talks with carrier should any other worker group secure better terms
New PRSI-linked unemployment benefit to commence in March, says Minister
Unlike Jobseekers, three rates of payment will be available to recipients under scheme, depending on their PRSI contributions
Confirmation of start date for pensions auto-enrolment welcomed by representatives for workers and business
The Government has decided that auto-enrolment will come into effect on September 30th, 2025
National children’s hospital site picketed by Unite members in travel-allowances dispute
Union says action is to highlight wider ongoing dispute rather than to significantly disrupt work on NCH site
Workers enduring worsening levels of racial abuse in workplace, Ictu conference told
Support from trade unions inconsistent, researchers say, as Ictu publishes ‘inclusive workplace’ toolkit
Budget 2025: flagged tax cuts make little sense
Ireland needs an honest conversation about taxes and our vulnerabilities
Aer Lingus faces bill of at least €55m over pilots’ industrial action
Company says it is now examining its costs in light of Dublin passenger cap and increased competition on North American routes
President signs Bill relating to Defence Forces after convening Council of State
Michael D Higgins convened the Council of State on the constitutionality of the bill
India’s Tata Consultancy Services preferred bidder to build auto-enrolment pension system
Department of Social Protection confirms selection of Indian information technology company to build and run landmark pension system
Proposals for major changes to Northern Ireland employment law flagged by Conor Murphy
Economy Minister launches consultation on range of issues, many of them already the subject of EU prompted legislation in Ireland
Labour legislation and collective bargaining: ‘For smaller, less well-resourced employers, it can all be very difficult to manage’
A report suggested the various measures would add about 19 per cent to costs in the hospitality sector by 2026 and about 15 per cent in retail
Government and business should embrace EU’s pro-worker agenda, conference told
Failure to improve lives of workers fuelling far right, German MEP says
Study to assess abolishing sub-minimum wage rules for teenage workers
Low Pay Commission says below-minimum wage rates for some workers should be removed
Government’s business support package dismissed as election ploy by Ictu
Simon Harris’ new enterprise support package will leave the lowest-paid, sick, migrant, and retired workers ‘paying the price’
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