The Irish Times

Older workers cry foul over being refused Covid-19 benefit

‘Now when I need some help I don’t get it because of my age,’ says laid-off hotel worker (68)

Tue Apr 14 2020 - 03:00

Debenhams to shut all stores in Republic with loss of 2,000 jobs

Department store chain to place Irish operation into liquidation

Thu Apr 09 2020 - 19:33

Dunnes Stores staff to get 10% Covid-19 payment, says union

Petition calling for the premium payment signed by over 3,000 workers, says Mandate

Mon Mar 30 2020 - 17:00

‘People’s Dáil’ called to mark centenary of parliament’s first meeting

Union head says democratic programme drawn up 100 years ago has been ‘ditched’

Thu Jan 10 2019 - 20:53

Further industrial action seems likely at Lloyd Pharmacy

Mandate says workers involved in industrial action reject new proposals on terms, conditions

Fri Jul 27 2018 - 14:44

Lloyds Pharmacy staff plan further strike action

About 270 workers in dispute with company over pay, conditions and union recognition

Fri Jul 20 2018 - 01:00

ESRI rejects claim tens of thousands on zero-hour contracts

Researcher says incidence here is likely to be significantly lower than in UK

Wed Nov 15 2017 - 06:05

New laws tackling zero-hours contracts full of holes, says union

Mandate says thousands of workers put up with week to week income changes

Tue Nov 14 2017 - 16:04

‘Exploitative’ zero-hour contracts cause ‘horrendous pressure’ - union

Mandate calls for legislation for to end the contracts affecting thousands of workers

Tue Nov 14 2017 - 09:06

Trade unions warn of higher pay demands if housing costs continue to rise

Patricia King says unions would intervene if Government fails to act on housing crisis

Wed Sept 20 2017 - 16:11

Workers being exploited by ‘if and when’ contracts

SF Bill aims to clamp down on employers who use pool of low-hour contract workers

Thu Apr 20 2017 - 16:39

Union ‘disappointed’ at lack of response from Tesco

Mandate proposed talks aimed at resolving dispute over changes to staff contracts

Mon Feb 20 2017 - 17:27

Talks to resolve Tesco strike end without agreement

Mandate members at eight more stores join action over changes to terms of employment

Fri Feb 17 2017 - 19:39

Talks to resolve Tesco strike agreed but escalation goes ahead

Mandate union calls more talks positive but says solution isn’t in Labour Court decision

Thu Feb 16 2017 - 18:30

Tesco strike escalates as firm stops deducting union fees from wages

Almost 40 stores may take action next week over contract changes for 250 employees

Wed Feb 15 2017 - 21:09

Mandate seeks fresh talks with Tesco as strike continues

Retailer wants union to accept Labour Court recommendations on changes to pay

Wed Feb 15 2017 - 12:53

Tesco staff strike entirely unreasonable, says Ibec

Pickets placed on eight shops as firm attempts to introduce new contracts for some staff

Tue Feb 14 2017 - 20:10

Strike at eight Tesco stores set for tomorrow in dispute over pay

Stores affected include outlets in Dublin; Bray, Co Longford, Navan, Tralee and Tullamore

Mon Feb 13 2017 - 14:46

Staff at five more Tesco stores vote for strike action

Affected stores located in Dublin, Mayo, Monaghan, Wicklow, Longford, Meath, Sligo, Kerry and Offaly

Wed Feb 08 2017 - 20:36

Tesco staff to strike at nine stores from next Tuesday

Union announces indefinite action at outlets in Dublin, Wicklow, Offaly, Kerry, Meath, Sligo and Longford

Tue Feb 07 2017 - 15:22

Unions to seek rises of 4% for workers in private sector companies

Employers criticise move as ‘crude opportunism’

Wed Nov 16 2016 - 01:00

Strike by Tesco workers called off pending further talks

Mandate trade union and company to attend Workplace Relations Commission on Friday

Wed May 25 2016 - 17:40

Tesco Ireland workers to ballot for industrial action

Union says 1,000 staff to be hit with 15 per cent pay reduction

Fri Apr 01 2016 - 18:35

Thousands of protestors turn out to oppose water charges

Water charges to be central issue in election, says Unite spokesman Brendan Ogle

Sun Jan 24 2016 - 15:13

SF vote pact: Transfers part of voting deal, says union

McDonald says it will be ‘unforgivable’ if left-wing groups do not grasp opportunity

Wed Oct 28 2015 - 01:00

Unions ‘not interested in social dialogue’ if it constrains members

Ictu head John Douglas: Water charge campaign biggest ‘mass social mobilisation’ ever in State

Tue Jul 07 2015 - 10:58

Owner to reassure unions on future of Arnotts

Fitzwilliam Finance Partners took control of store earlier this year

Fri Jun 26 2015 - 01:00

Dunnes Stores ‘shock’ decision to close Gorey store

Trade union says snap announcement leaves 100 Wexford employees stunned

Fri May 22 2015 - 15:08

Mandate to meet solicitors over Dunnes strike stance

Union to seek legal advice for staff who allege they have been targeted since stoppage

Sat Apr 11 2015 - 01:00

One-day Dunnes Stores strike a ‘massive success’, claims Mandate

Union warns dispute could escalate further if Dunnes refuses to ‘meaningfully engage’

Fri Apr 03 2015 - 01:00

Trade union leader ‘looks forward to working with Sinn Féin in government’

Ictu president praises party for its ‘progressive approach’

Sat Mar 07 2015 - 15:49

Polarised views on minimum wage even before new commission is launched

Employers rejects plans for raise as unions demand increase on €8.65 rate

Fri Feb 27 2015 - 01:00

Same sex marraige No campaign has fear on its side

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin says fear of Yes failure should be used to galvanise vote

Sat Feb 14 2015 - 01:00

Union official and organising force behind Dunnes Stores strike

Brendan Archbold: February 17th, 1947 - November 27th, 2014

Sat Dec 06 2014 - 01:00