News - Strike
Talks over National Ambulance Service pay row to continue this morning
Unions representing frontline staff say progress has been slow, with no breakthrough reached during negotiations with the HSE.
May 21, 2026 07:45
Local school secretaries and caretakers striking again today
Kieran Christie, general secretary of the ASTI, says it can't be understated how important both roles are to school communities.
Sep 5, 2025 08:24
School secretaries and caretakers to picket outside school gates today
Their union says there's been 'radio-silence' from the government despite yesterday's pickets at Leinster House and TD offices around the country.
Sep 3, 2025 08:30
Roscommon Psychiatric Nurses to commence strike action today
The action will take the form of a work to rule by nurses in the areas affected.
Sep 17, 2024 07:45
Nationwide strike by construction workers taking place today
It's claimed workers are frustrated by the lack of attention shown by employers to the issue.
Sep 6, 2024 07:57
Aer Lingus condemns upcoming pilots' strike action
The airline says it's "appalled" IALPA would further escalate this industrial action.
Jun 22, 2024 08:12
Attempts to avert Aer Lingus strike action underway
Aer Lingus says the strike plan is unnecessary and regrettable.
Jun 13, 2024 08:15
Staff vote in favour of industrial action at Longford disability service
Staff were balloted over the last week, with 134 out of 136 staff voting in favour of the action.
Apr 29, 2024 16:27
Tusla threaten further strike action over evaluation scheme
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
Community health and social care workers call off today's strike
Around 5 thousand people in community and voluntary sector were due to start industrial action today.
Oct 17, 2023 09:18
Longford firefighter reassures public ahead of planned strike action
They say they'll respond to any "life at risk" calls despite the industrial action.
Jul 21, 2023 15:46
Longford councillor describes working conditions of firefighters as 'draconian'
Councillor Peggy Nolan says the current demands on retained firefighters are simply unacceptable.
Jun 13, 2023 17:07
Ballymahon firefighter fears for future of services as national strike looms
Strike action will take place if issues are not resolved.
Jun 2, 2023 07:06
More strike action likely as IWA personal assistants picket branch in Athlone
A number of picket lines were observed at IWA branches across the country.
Jul 5, 2022 17:45Shannonside Newsletter
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