They will hold a work stoppage when schools open their gates this morning, in anger over a two-tier low-pay system.

The High Court has granted Ryanair an injunction preventing its Irish-based pilots from going on strike later this week.

The largest public sector trade union in the country says its pledge to increase local authority funding and restore local council powers has received the backing of 10 parties fielding 1,056 local authority candidates in tomorrow’s elections.

The largest public sector trade union in the country says it has no problem with the civil service embracing technology to improve its services - provided it does not lead to job losses.

Trade union Fórsa says staff employed by Ireland's School Completion Programme should be given the same employment status as other public servants.

Schools are effectively teaching children that “it's OK to disrespect and discriminate” by continuing to unfairly treat its non-teaching staff, according to one of those workers' unions, Fórsa.

A voluntary national training programme for special needs assistants is to be introduced, trade union Fórsa has confirmed.

A Government bill on the gender pay gap may actually slow progress in the area, it has been claimed.

Migrant children and those from disadvantaged areas start primary school significantly earlier than others and do not settle as well, significant new research shows.

Migrant children and those from disadvantaged areas start primary school significantly earlier than others and do not settle as well, significant new research shows.