The Irish Times

Miriam Lord: Tourists ask Higgins to show them the way

President helps Germans find Donaghmede while Madigan shows off her Hochdeutsch

Sat Sept 22 2018 - 05:00

Counter-defamation actions arise from occupations at Apollo House

RTÉ’s John Kilraine has begun legal action over Facebook post by Unite’s Brendan Ogle

Sun Jan 14 2018 - 21:53

4,500 NI jobs in the balance as US rules against Bombardier

Decision to impose 220% tariff on sale of aircraft threatens Northern Ireland economy

Wed Sept 27 2017 - 11:59

Thousands of Belfast jobs at risk as Bombardier loses US case

Up to 4,500 jobs threatened as company found guilty of dumping C Series aircraft in US

Wed Sept 27 2017 - 06:39

Crane strike expected to spread as operators resume action

Unite criticises CIF boss Tom Parlon over ‘Mickey Mouse’ cranes comments

Tue Jul 11 2017 - 16:08

Unions call for Government to protect workers hit by Brexit

Actors’ union warns people working for major TV productions such as ‘Game of Thrones’ and ‘Vikings’ may be impacted

Wed Jul 05 2017 - 15:09

Unite would not attend Labour Court if members banned from striking

Union criticises Varadkar’s proposals as ‘anti-worker and anti-democratic’

Tue May 23 2017 - 20:04

Former envoys call for recognition of Palestinian state

Letter to Taoiseach signed by academics and artists urges Government to act ‘without delay’

Tue Apr 25 2017 - 10:45

Trade unionist issues defamation action against RTÉ

Broadcaster reported Unite sought social housing exemption certificate for property

Sun Apr 23 2017 - 18:42

Bus Éireann strike to continue and may escalate

Company likely to propose 300 job losses under voluntary redundancy scheme

Sat Mar 25 2017 - 12:57

Unite not seeking to block use of Merrion Square site for social housing

Trade union leader will remove application if deemed ‘inappropriate’

Tue Jan 17 2017 - 01:00

Dark clouds loom over NI’s manufacturing industry

Job losses at Bombardier and the uncertainty of Brexit are having a knock-on effect

Tue Oct 25 2016 - 05:10

Trade union Unite’s study reveals State to be low-pay economy

Union calls for mandatory living wage and improved collective bargaining conditions

Wed Jun 01 2016 - 15:51

Actor Liam Neeson backs Ballymena jobs rally

Trade union rally is aimed at highlighting job losses from JIT Gallagher and Michelin

Thu Jan 21 2016 - 13:39

Two out of five workers in Ireland reliant on ‘insecure contracts’

Growing economy may not solve problem of precarious work, says labour professor

Thu Jul 23 2015 - 19:59

Unite says employers’ PRSI should not be cut to offset minimum wage

Employers’ social insurance rates should be increased to fund social wage, says union

Wed Jul 22 2015 - 22:08

Minimum wage rise of 50c opposed by business groups

Unite trade union disappointed, saying new rate of €9.15 still well below living wage

Mon Jul 20 2015 - 01:00

Workers could be forced to join ‘company unions’, Unite claims

Unite union criticises Government plans for collective bargaining reforms

Mon May 11 2015 - 11:58

Unite calls for national minimum wage to be increased by €1

Low Pay Commission expected to make recommendations on issue by summer

Sun Mar 29 2015 - 17:25

Quinn glass bidders Vidrala say they will keep jobs

Meeting due to be held in Cavan will resist €400m sale of Co Fermanagh plant

Mon Jan 12 2015 - 01:00

In Praise of . . . Waterford Crystal workers

Waterford Crystal lump sum payments a ‘mini-stimulus for Waterford’

Sat Dec 13 2014 - 01:00

Waterford Crystal pensions deal to cost exchequer €180 million

Nearly 1,800 former employees to share €41 million in lump-sum payments

Wed Dec 10 2014 - 01:00

Union unveils jobs-saving proposal for Gallaher’s

Unite says it has found a way to rescue 500 of the 876 jobs under threat at Ballymena cigarette factory

Wed Nov 19 2014 - 14:32

Over 50,000 march in Dublin to protest against water charges

Groups from all over country converge on capital to oppose new measures

Sat Oct 11 2014 - 18:22

Employment figures augur well but recovery yet to be felt on living standards

Analysis: CSO survey suggests full-time jobs are leading the way in job growth

Wed Aug 27 2014 - 01:00

Waterford Crystal workers on ‘Walk for Justice’ over pensions

Five years since factory closed

Mon Aug 25 2014 - 09:53

Unite provides €10,000 to support striking Greyhound workers in Dublin

Trade union delegation visits picket line at the waste recycling facility

Wed Jul 23 2014 - 01:00

Union seeks renationalisation of NIE as redundancies loom

Electricity company acquired by ESB in 2010 plans scheme that could cut 120 jobs

Thu May 29 2014 - 07:02

Ming’s hemp suit steals show as proverbial dogfight awaited

Who stole our perky Taoiseach and sent a weary man in his place?

Mon May 26 2014 - 01:00

Disposable income down €3,000 a year since start of recession – CSO

Survey shows one in six people at risk of poverty

Thu Apr 17 2014 - 01:00

Number of women experiencing deprivation doubles

Most vulnerable to poverty are lone parents and their children, according to Unite trade union document

Thu Mar 06 2014 - 01:00

Average earnings fall 0.6% in Q4 of 2013

Irish workers earned an average of €687.28 per week, CSO figures show

Wed Feb 26 2014 - 15:36

Seen & Heard: Union leader warns on Waterford Crystal pensions

Unite boss says pensioners will not settle with State for half of pension fund

Sun Nov 24 2013 - 22:02

Organisers hope up to 10,000 will attend anti-austerity march

Unions call on members to take part in event on October 12th

Tue Oct 01 2013 - 14:36