#industrial-action

#industrial-action

The way out of this dispute is to negotiate, not frustrate.

A representative from the NEU emphasized the importance of addressing the teacher retention crisis, advocating for better pay and working conditions to keep staff in education.

Siptu members are considering industrial action to protest the sale of Bord na Móna's waste management service, advocating for public ownership as a key to efficient waste management.

It's been well over two years since London's rail workers first started striking over issues like pay, working conditions and job security.

The PCS emphasized that the policy notably "disproportionately impacts" women, part-time workers, and individuals with disabilities, raising concerns about fairness and equity in workplace policies.

"Despite several soundbites from senior people in the government claiming that they fully support our members' pay claim, the same leaders refuse to give a mandate to the appropriate funding for department officials to address this long-standing issue," said Siptu sector organiser, Damian Ginley.

"Since the announcement on July 3 that this very profitable plant is to close fully by September 2026, SIPTU representatives have sought to work with management on alternatives that could maintain it in operation."

The Public and Commercial Services Union (PCS) has announced a three-day strike by Border Force agents at Heathrow Airport, starting from 31 August, over issues like enforced changes in terms and conditions.