Menu
23/03/2009
Airports Disrupted By Strike action
A day of severe disruption is expected at Dublin, Cork and Shannon airports if the national day of action planned for a week from today goes ahead.
Union umbrella group ICTU have organised a national strike for 30 March, targeting employers and the Government.
One of Ireland's largest unions, SIPTU, is also joining the day of action, with its workers in the airports' fire, police and security services joining the protest.
The Unions are expected to serve notice of industrial action on behalf of thousands of workers today in protest at the failure of employers to comply with the national wage agreement.
The Irish Business and Employers Confederation's Director General Turlough O'Sullivan has written to the unions to call off the planned action describing it as "inappropriate".
In the letter, Mr O'Sullivan said: "IBEC is extremely concerned that the country is in a vacuum at present pending the forthcoming budget, and facing the possibility of disruptive and damaging' day of action' by trade unions on 30 March next."
The letter also expressed the view there could be another way forward, stating that IBEC is prepared to meet with ICTU at the earliest possible date to discuss the matter.
(DW/BMcC)
Union umbrella group ICTU have organised a national strike for 30 March, targeting employers and the Government.
One of Ireland's largest unions, SIPTU, is also joining the day of action, with its workers in the airports' fire, police and security services joining the protest.
The Unions are expected to serve notice of industrial action on behalf of thousands of workers today in protest at the failure of employers to comply with the national wage agreement.
The Irish Business and Employers Confederation's Director General Turlough O'Sullivan has written to the unions to call off the planned action describing it as "inappropriate".
In the letter, Mr O'Sullivan said: "IBEC is extremely concerned that the country is in a vacuum at present pending the forthcoming budget, and facing the possibility of disruptive and damaging' day of action' by trade unions on 30 March next."
The letter also expressed the view there could be another way forward, stating that IBEC is prepared to meet with ICTU at the earliest possible date to discuss the matter.
(DW/BMcC)
Related Irish News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
14 March 2024
'Plan Ahead' For St Patrick's Day Events This Weekend
Belfast City Council has outlined traffic and travel arrangements ahead of this Sunday's St Patrick's Day event in Belfast. A number of traffic diversions will be in place in and around Belfast city centre. Visitors and participants are advised to plan their journey in advance and leave extra time to travel to and from the city centre.
'Plan Ahead' For St Patrick's Day Events This Weekend
Belfast City Council has outlined traffic and travel arrangements ahead of this Sunday's St Patrick's Day event in Belfast. A number of traffic diversions will be in place in and around Belfast city centre. Visitors and participants are advised to plan their journey in advance and leave extra time to travel to and from the city centre.
25 August 2016
Public Consultation On Govt Transparency Launched
A public consultation on government transparency and accountability has been announced by Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Paschal Donohoe.
Public Consultation On Govt Transparency Launched
A public consultation on government transparency and accountability has been announced by Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Paschal Donohoe.
01 May 2018
SIPTU Announces Event For Children And Families Affected By Homelessness
Trade union SIPTU is to host a "day of entertainment" next week for children and families affected by the homelessness crisis. The event, to be held at Liberty Hall in Dublin on Monday, 07 May at SIPTU's headquarters, is part of the union's MayFest calendar of events celebrating workers' culture.
SIPTU Announces Event For Children And Families Affected By Homelessness
Trade union SIPTU is to host a "day of entertainment" next week for children and families affected by the homelessness crisis. The event, to be held at Liberty Hall in Dublin on Monday, 07 May at SIPTU's headquarters, is part of the union's MayFest calendar of events celebrating workers' culture.
23 March 2010
Striking Passport Staff Face Pay Threat
The Department of Foreign Affairs is threatening employees at the Passport Office with non-payment of their wages if they refuse to operate public counters today.
Striking Passport Staff Face Pay Threat
The Department of Foreign Affairs is threatening employees at the Passport Office with non-payment of their wages if they refuse to operate public counters today.
12 December 2014
Teachers Announce Day Of Strike Action For January
Teachers will hold another one day of strike action on Thursday 22 January in an ongoing protest over Junior Cycle reforms. The Association of Secondary Teachers Ireland (ASTI) and the Teachers' Union of Ireland (TUI) announced the second day of strike, and said that they would be prepared to take a third day "if necessary".
Teachers Announce Day Of Strike Action For January
Teachers will hold another one day of strike action on Thursday 22 January in an ongoing protest over Junior Cycle reforms. The Association of Secondary Teachers Ireland (ASTI) and the Teachers' Union of Ireland (TUI) announced the second day of strike, and said that they would be prepared to take a third day "if necessary".
-
Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:A few bright spells at first and any showers gradually dying out. Low cloud and mist or drizzle over northern coastal parts will spread south to most areas overnight. Minimum temperature 7 °C.
