Trade Unions

The Irish government has set out plans to promote collective bargaining over the next four years. The action plan for 2026-2030 was developed in collaboration with the Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU) and business group Ibec.

The UK's lack of legislation protecting striking workers from disciplinary sanctions short of dismissal is in breach of the European Convention on Human Rights, the UK Supreme Court has unanimously ruled. Trade union UNISON brought the case on behalf of care worker Fiona Mercer, who was suspended by

A barrister who alleges he was unlawfully arrested at a picket line while working as a trade union lawyer has launched legal proceedings against the Metropolitan Police. Franck Magennis of Garden Court Chambers was arrested in January while attending a picket in support of striking security guards a

Proposals to reform trade union legislation in Northern Ireland for the first time since devolution have gone out to consultation. The Trade Union Freedom Bill, brought forward by People Before Profit MLA Gerry Carroll, aims to "allow trade unions to strike more efficiently and effectively".

Staff at the Belfast office of Thompsons Solicitors are set to walk out later this month in a nationwide dispute over pay. Trade union GMB said staff had accepted below-inflation pay increases for three years, despite equity partners taking millions in profit.