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.
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.
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.
SIPTU and Unite have announced they will recommend their membership approve Labour Court recommendations designed to settle ongoing salary negotiations affecting National Ambulance Service personnel.
A significant 40% of Ireland's workforce is currently exploring new employment opportunities, according to recent research conducted by a Wicklow-based human resources consultancy, signalling potential shifts in the Irish labour market.
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.
Irish recruitment practices are evolving as employers introduce unconventional assessment strategies to gauge genuine candidate behaviour, raising questions about where professional evaluation crosses ethical boundaries.
Ireland granted 12,219 employment permits to workers from outside the European Economic Area during the first four months of 2024, reflecting a 14 percent rise in April as businesses address critical skills shortages.
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.
Ireland's employment rights watchdog concluded over 5,100 workplace inspections throughout 2024, successfully reclaiming more than €1.5 million in outstanding employee compensation across multiple sectors.