Tag Archives: industrial action
CIF accused of transparent attempt to divide workers
Crane operators will not be diverted from legitimate demands Resolution of dispute in employers’ hands August 17th: Unite, which represents over 90% of crane operators in Ireland, today accused the Construction Industry Federation of a “transparent attempt to pit worker … Continue reading
CIF failing members as crane strike continues
Unite repeats call on construction body to engage ‘meaningfully and collectively’ August 17th: Unite, which represents over 90% of crane drivers in Ireland, today accused the CIF of “failing its members” as the construction body continues its policy of non-engagement … Continue reading
Crane operators striking today and tomorrow
Escalation comes against background of continuing CIF non-engagement August 10th: Unite, which represents over 90% of crane operators in Ireland, has said that a nationwide strike of crane operators is taking place today (Thursday) and tomorrow. The decision to escalate … Continue reading
Crane dispute: Unite warns further escalation on the cards
Crane operators frustrated at lack of meaningful engagement Nationwide stoppage marks fourth day of industrial action August 4th: Unite, which represents over 90% of crane operators in Ireland, today warned that the dispute could escalate in the absence of meaningful … Continue reading
Crane operators: Unite highlights safety concerns as sites picketed
Cranes idle on second day of nationwide strike July 27th: Unite, which represents over 90% of crane operators in Ireland, today held a demonstration outside the Health and Safety Authority to highlight concerns regarding non-compliance with crane operator certification procedures. … Continue reading









