The factory in Waterford closed in 2009.
“The days of turning up in the office at 9am and walking out the door at 5pm are long gone “
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A new deal has been agreed between representatives on both sides and now awaits a vote from workers.
The talks talks have adjourned and there is no date set for them to resume.
The chosen contractor will be responsible for carrying out pre-employment tests as well as random testing on workers.
The invitation comes after the two sides met last week but workers have not yet committed to entering formal talks.
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The professional social network said it paid more than $3.3 million in overtime back wages and $2.5 million in damages to workers in California, Illinois, Nebraska and New York.
The medical workers want the Irish Government to condemn attacks on medical workers, hospitals and ambulances in Gaza.
Unite’s regional secretary said the move shows that the SIPTU workers have the support of the entire trade union movement.
The strike lasted almost three years and Nelson Mandela later told the small group of workers that their stand had helped him to keep going during his time in prison.
Staff went on strike last month over a disagreement about leave and pay arrangements.
The company has thanked workers for approving the plan to dramatically cut spending at the contact lens plant.
The company said it was always their preference to keep the plant open and promised to invest in the plant.
Today is International Domestic Workers Day – and there are calls for the government to ratify an international convention.
Several events are taking place today to mark International Justice Day for Cleaners.
The protracted dispute involved Mandate Trade Union members at Marks & Spencers and had led to a strike last year.
Proposals to cut pay have been modified downward from 20 per cent to 7.5 per cent.
Gardaí are at the scene but no arrests have been made.
Postman versus dog: the oldest battle.
Gardaí have been called to the Paris Bakery on Moore St.
The trade union says the company didn’t reply to a recent letter it sent it.
Over 100 workers were arrested this week as they called for a minimum wage of $15 per hour.
The newly constructed tunnel has been mired in controversy as it will house the onshore section of the Corrib gas pipeline.
By winning pay increases, Mandate says members have more money to spend in the local economy.
A new bill will bring in nine different ways to be granted an employment permit.
If adopted it could limit removals of people who have little or no criminal record but have committed repeat immigration violations.
The ESRI forecast that the government borrowing in 2015 is likely to come in below the target of 3 per cent of GDP.
Coins, medals, banknotes and some old scrolls were found in the box which was hidden when the monument was put in place in 1921.
The annual report also outlines cost savings of €30 million are to be introduced.
The company claims that each week without savings being secured costs them “an additional €100,000″.
Dublin Airport Authority welcomed the decision today which directs SIPTU to withdraw its planned industrial action at Dublin and Cork airports this Friday.
General Secretary John Douglas said they will attend a meeting with the expert panel this Friday.
Dublin Street Parking Services voted in a secret ballot this afternoon on possible strike action.
The INOU said participants need to be matched appropriately to suitable positions.
Officials say those rescued will be arrested for illegal mining.
Working on a zero-hours contract means you can’t budget or plan your life – and causes people to become stuck in a cycle of poverty, writes Ciaran Garrett.
SIPTU said the votes from the Aer Lingus and Shannon Airport Authority ballot are expected this afternoon.
A pamphlet published by two unions and Sinn Féin gives details of pay conditions as well as contact information for groups offering support to Irish migrants in the country.