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# Industrial Action

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Tesco workers at nine stores to strike 'indefinitely' from Valentine's Day
Up to 15 stores could be affected by the strike action next week, with more ballots due tonight.
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Feb 7th 2017, 12:49 PM
Tesco 'disappointed' at 'inaccurate' claims by TD that 1,200 jobs are on the line
The retail giant has rejected claims by Dublin TD Joan Collins concerning potential industrial action in stores in no uncertain terms.
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Feb 6th 2017, 6:10 AM
Shootings, stabbings, cardiac arrests: Stories of lives saved as firefighters ballot for industrial action
A pamphlet is being circulated online to highlight the importance of the work Dublin firefighters do.
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Feb 4th 2017, 1:47 PM
More strike fears as secondary teachers reject "final offer" pay deal
Industrial action led to the closure of over 500 schools in November.
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Feb 2nd 2017, 7:34 PM
Ross urges unions and Bus Éireann to start negotiations with "a blank sheet of paper"
“There is nothing I would like to see more than a satisfactory end to this,” said Minister Shane Ross.
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Feb 1st 2017, 5:08 PM
Unions say they're 'ready for battle' as Bus Éireann announces widespread pay cuts
Strike action now looks inevitable.
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Jan 27th 2017, 6:36 PM
'If this many people were dying in another way, there’d be war over it'
What do doctors and nurses want done to tackle hospital overcrowding and record numbers on trolleys? More beds, for starters.
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Jan 21st 2017, 7:25 AM
Dublin Fire Brigade to be balloted on strike action
Siptu says a lack of ambulances means firefighters are overworked and under-resourced.
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Jan 13th 2017, 4:59 PM
The gap between private pensions and public pensions has the government worried
Enda Kenny said Minister Paschal Donohoe will not deal with its strategy for public pay until the Public Pay Commission sends its report.
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Dec 29th 2016, 8:30 AM
Health Minister: 'I don't believe the threat of industrial action helps anyone'
Siptu has announced a ballot of more than 25,000 support staff.
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Dec 28th 2016, 2:07 PM
Irish homecomings back on track as UK baggage handlers call off Christmas strike
Other strikes at British Airways are still scheduled for Christmas Day – but the airline has promised a full flying schedule.
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Dec 20th 2016, 10:35 PM
PTSB employees vote overwhelmingly in favour of industrial action
Unite trade union members at the bank have rejected a Labour Court pay recommendation.
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Dec 13th 2016, 7:32 PM
Workers in Waterford to take industrial action on Christmas week over pay restoration claims
Bausch and Lomb workers agreed to a string of cost cutting measures to keep the plant viable in 2014.
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Dec 7th 2016, 3:29 PM
It's a yes: Rank-and-file gardaí have voted to accept the pay deal
Three-quarters of GRA gardaí have voted to accept the Labour Court’s recommendations on pay and conditions.
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Dec 5th 2016, 4:40 PM
After late night talks, a possible breakthrough at the ASTI teacher dispute
It’s three weeks since the current talks process began.
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Nov 29th 2016, 11:37 AM
SIPTU has authorised its 60,000 members to ballot on industrial and strike action
The president of SIPTU said it was “honouring its commitment” to its members.
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Nov 17th 2016, 5:25 PM
CSO graph captures Irish industrial relations' year of discontent
A total of 14,220 days were lost due to industrial disputes from July to September.
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Nov 17th 2016, 1:17 PM
Opinion: How can the government prevent further strikes?
The next few months look bleak for industrial relations in the public sector, writes Dr Michelle O’Sullivan.
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Nov 12th 2016, 7:00 AM
Government says it 'can only spend each euro once' as nurses to ballot for industrial action
Members reported extreme anger from nurses and midwives in the front line which sparked an appetite for industrial action.
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Nov 8th 2016, 7:45 PM
Garda strike: Here's the deal that's being offered to gardaí
New pay deal is on the table this morning as the GRA take out ads showing the plight of its members.
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Nov 4th 2016, 9:19 AM
Opinion: Ireland has no real plan to deal with the law and order vacuum we're facing on Friday
The garda strike poses risks to ordinary citizens and businesses, as well as to Ireland’s reputation, writes Tom Clonan.
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Nov 2nd 2016, 6:20 AM
'We don't need gardaí to go on strike for us to realise how special they are'
Paschal Donohoe said today that his department has put in place a “substantial arrangement and package” for gardaí.
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Oct 30th 2016, 2:57 PM
Getting there? Mid-ranking gardaí to join with GRA and Government in using state negotiators
12,500 gardaí are set to strike next Friday unless a solution can be found to the ongoing dispute.
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Oct 28th 2016, 10:56 PM
ASTI is "a long way away" from temporarily suspending teachers strike
Today marked the first day of strike action for teachers across the country, with over 500 schools closed.
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Oct 27th 2016, 8:00 PM
Over 500 schools to close today kicking off a season of strikes
Teachers are not the only group set to strike over the coming weeks.
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Oct 27th 2016, 6:30 AM
'The solidarity was magnificent': The 1961 revolt that finally gave gardaí a voice
Known as the Macushla Revolt, a meeting to protest an unfair pay deal led to the dismissal of 11 gardaí.
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Oct 22nd 2016, 8:30 PM
Poll: Who do you think is responsible for the wave of strikes?
What do you think?
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Oct 18th 2016, 9:07 AM
Sergeants to discuss strike action at special meeting today
Earlier this month, members of the AGSI officially lodged a 16.5% pay restoration claim.
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Oct 17th 2016, 6:00 AM
Secondary schools face closures as teachers vote for strike action
ASTI members voted overwhelmingly in favour of an industrial action.
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Oct 13th 2016, 3:51 PM
Rank-and-file gardaí to withdraw labour on four dates in November
The proposed dates for the strike are November 4, 11, 18 and 25.
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Sep 28th 2016, 7:30 PM
Surge for taxis as Dublin Bus enters strike during the weekend
Retailers are concerned about the impact the strike will have during the busiest shopping day of the week.
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Sep 24th 2016, 6:10 AM
Dublin Bus says strikes "will have a catastrophic impact" on company's finances
The company said the current stoppage will cost €2m.
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Sep 23rd 2016, 6:00 AM
Poll: Do you support Dublin Bus workers in their continuing strike action?
A further 13 days of strike action were announced today – do you support workers?
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Sep 15th 2016, 10:35 PM
Free Culture Night buses around Dublin city won't run because of strike action
Dublin Bus has a long association with the arts event, and is described as its Transport Partner.
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Sep 13th 2016, 6:07 AM
Bus unions may consider ramping up strike action
A union official said that if workers on the picket say they want to escalate action,he will bring to talks next week.
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Sep 8th 2016, 7:00 PM
FactCheck: Does this Dublin Bus drivers' leaflet stand up to scrutiny?
We got out the red pen on a leaflet circulated by Dublin Bus driver unions ahead of tomorrow’s strike action.
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Sep 7th 2016, 9:23 PM
The Garda union is asking members whether or not they want to strike over pay
Gardaí are currently subject to a freeze in pay increments as a result of having rejected the Lansdowne Road Agreement.
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Sep 7th 2016, 7:49 AM
'We're prepared to strike': Union to ballot secondary school teachers for industrial action
Teachers will be asked about industrial action and will also vote on whether they want to withdraw from supervision duties.
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Sep 3rd 2016, 5:41 PM
Dublin Bus drivers to strike for six days in September
The first strike days will be 8 and 9 September.
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Aug 30th 2016, 9:58 AM
A fire is blazing on the roof of Oberstown's youth detention centre
Five units of the Dublin Fire Brigade are at the scene to try and contain the blaze.
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Aug 29th 2016, 9:40 PM
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