Labour representatives have requested the Irish government leverage its current European Union presidency position to accelerate proposed legislative measures that would eliminate unpaid traineeship programmes across member states.
Author: Beth Fitzgerald (Beth Fitzgerald)
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Dublin Rally Highlights Precarious Employment Concerns as Ireland Assumes EU Presidency
Service sector employees from cleaning, security and catering industries gathered in Ireland's capital to advocate for enhanced employment standards and compensation improvements, coinciding with the nation's commencement of its rotating European Union Council leadership role.
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Dublin Rally Planned as Workers Demand Improved Pay and Conditions at Start of EU Presidency
Employees from cleaning, security and catering industries will demonstrate in Dublin calling for enhanced wages and workplace standards as Ireland assumes the rotating EU Council presidency.
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Ireland’s Largest Public Sector Union Fórsa Delivers Remote Work Benefits Analysis to NESC
Fórsa trade union presents comprehensive research findings on remote working advantages to the National Economic and Social Council, marking a significant contribution to Ireland's evolving workplace policy discussions.
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Trade Unions Advise National Ambulance Service Members to Accept Labour Court Pay Deal
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Four in Ten Irish Workers Actively Pursuing Career Changes, Wicklow HR Survey Reveals
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Communications Workers’ Union Demands Government Action on Covalen Redundancies Affecting Meta Contract Workers
Ireland's Communications Workers' Union is pressing government authorities to force outsourcing contractor Covalen into formal consultations regarding 704 planned job eliminations affecting workers servicing Meta's operations.
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Irish Employers Deploy Controversial Testing Methods to Evaluate Job Candidates
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Ireland Issues Over 12,200 Work Permits to Non-EEA Nationals Through April 2024
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Irish Trade Unions Demand Government Action on Cost-of-Living Crisis This May Day
Trade union representatives across Ireland are pressing governmental authorities to implement urgent measures addressing escalating living expenses affecting the workforce, as May Day commemorations highlight economic pressures on employees.