News - industrial action

SIPTU ambulance staff to picket in Roscommon next week

It's over disputes that the recommended enhanced pay scales to reflect the growing demands of services have not been implemented by the HSE.

May 9, 2026 15:30

There have been protests outside several schools across Leitrim, Longford and Roscommon so far this week.

Sep 4, 2025 07:24

There were protests outside several locals schools today, on the fifth day of their industrial action.

Sep 3, 2025 12:58

The much loved service has its main campus in Longford Town with a number of homes, centres and services in the surrounding county.

Jun 2, 2025 13:25

Members believe the sale threatens the security of their terms and conditions.

Feb 21, 2025 07:41

The Fórsa trade union, which represents staff, says it will strongly recommend that these proposals are accepted by members.

Dec 16, 2024 13:38

Workers have not received a pay increase in 14 years despite a Labour Court recommendation

Jul 18, 2024 08:26

Aerlingus customers are being urged to continue to check their flight details.

Jul 10, 2024 07:51

Staff were balloted over the last week, with 134 out of 136 staff voting in favour of the action.

Apr 29, 2024 16:27

Admin and clerical staff at the child and family agency are starting a work-to-rule action today in a dispute over a job evaluation scheme.

Oct 25, 2023 09:28

Around 5 thousand people in community and voluntary sector were due to start industrial action today.

Oct 17, 2023 09:18

Forsa has organised the work-to-rule which affects all clerical and administrative staff in the health authority.

Oct 6, 2023 10:07

The discussions, around pay and issues related to recruitment and retention of on-call firefighters, ended overnight.

Aug 17, 2023 09:38

They say they'll respond to any "life at risk" calls despite the industrial action.

Jul 21, 2023 15:46

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