Retained Fire Fighters likely to reject Labour Court recommendation
A return to Strike action by retained firefighters across the north west could be on the way following recommendations from the Labour Court. SIPTU firefighters are expressing their concerns are not being met in relation to pay and training. Members in the retained service believe the content…
Local Councillor expresses disappointment that large divisions still exist in retained fire fighters dispute
A Leitrim Councillor has expressed his disappointment that there still seems to be no major comprise between retained fire fighters and their employers, the local Authorities. Labour Court talks on the retained firefighter’s dispute concluded last week with what were described as ‘major divisions remaining between both sides’. …
Local TD says it’s time to show Firefighters some respect
A Sligo Leitrim TD has described today’s talks between Retained Fire fighters and their employers at the Labour Court as crucial. Strike action by retained firefighters has been suspended for 24 hours in order to facilitate the talks. The Labour Court has intervened in the fire service dispute…
Bus workers now studying what Labour Court recommendations mean for them
With the Bus Eireann strike now over, company workers throughout the North West are now studying what the Labour Court recommendations will mean for them. In the coming weeks, they will be balloted on the recommendations, which it is hoped will finally end the dispute. In Sligo, Damien Healy, North…
Jobs and rural links under threat as Bus Eireann faces €6m annual losses
Bus Drivers are calling on the Department of Transport to intervene to save services at Bus Éireann. It’s feared routes are under threat as the company struggles to deal with multi-million euro losses. Five unions representing workers at the bus company met with the Labour Court yesterday and are due…