Staffing still an issue in key areas of HSE intended to benefit from seven day rostering
Health union Fórsa ‘concerned about employment gaps’ but Minister says she intends changes will come into effect by end of June
Health union Fórsa ‘concerned about employment gaps’ but Minister says she intends changes will come into effect by end of June
A lack of career development and a ‘disconnect’ between workers and management also factors, survey of 3,800 finds
Two-tier remuneration system for those appointed before and after 2015 should be ended, arbitration board rules
Unions say HSE plan for meeting on rostering up to one-tenth of the workforce clashed with annual conferences
Increase worth 9.25 per cent over two years for carers employed by organisations providing services for HSE
Fórsa set to ballot members over industral action commencing at start of new school year
New scheme will allow SNAs to be redeployed to other schools if no longer required
Decision follows 22 hours of engagement at Workplace Relations Commission
Unless compromise can be reached, 80,000 healthcare workers will begin work-to-rule on Monday
Dispute centres on 'inadequate' staffing levels in health service and a ceiling on total pay and workforce numbers
Other healthcare unions to attend meetings on Thursday but will not defer next week’s industrial action
Move follows accusation by unions that HSE was failing to take proposed work to rule seriously
Section 39 issues took centre stage in general election campaign due to Simon Harris encounter with disability worker Charlotte Fallon
More than 80,000 employees set to embark on work-to-rule at end of March
Unions say progress made on a number of issues but some obstacles to deal remain
Thousands of workers at more than 20 organisations vote to take next step over pay and conditions
Senior Minister earlier said Government ‘expects and insists’ that HSE should work within agreements
Taoiseach says there is a ‘balance to be struck’ on office attendance in Civil Service
The last government introduced legislation on remote and flexible working, but attempts are under way to get staff into the office
Department of Social Protection staff told to work up to three days weekly in office, depending on grade
Proposed increase of just over 3,500 to staff numbers is intended to cater for new services and so will not address outstanding issues, unions say
Votes raise the prospect of serious disruption to services early in the new year
Issues in long-running dispute brought to national attention by encounter between Charlotte Fallon and Taoiseach
Pay increases that go above rate of inflation among other key issues next government must address, says union
A previous 12.25% agreement allowed them re-enter talks with carrier should any other worker group secure better terms
Fórsa trade union says strategy threatens public service healthcare provision and is balloting for industrial action
Recruitment becoming more difficult, says INMO ahead of lunchtime protests over staff shortages
rish Nurses and Midwives Organisation and Fórsa among a wider group of unions critical of the limits on recruitment and overall staffing levels
More people employed than ever before with substantial growth in recent years, says Health Service Executive
Company says it is now examining its costs in light of Dublin passenger cap and increased competition on North American routes
Increased competition, passenger caps and lower fares are all on airline’s radar as rival unions consider their position
Carrier could face further pay claims from ground staff and cabin crew after pilots deal
Carrier accepts Labour Court recommendation of 17.75% pay increase but union yet to make recommendation to its members
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