Menu
19/01/2010
GRA Withdraw Threat Of Action After Questionnaire
The Garda Representative Association have withdrawn their threat of taking industrial action over pay and conditions.
The association had put the suggestion of industrial action to its members after sending questionnaires to 11,600 gardaí seeking their opinion on what action to take if other unions go on strike over pay.
Members of the Gardaí are angry that due to stipulations in their contract, they have restricted capabilities to take strike action under the law.
Speakig today on the dissatisfaction of Gardaí members, GRA General Secretary PJ Stone said: "Members have had their pay reduced by five successive measures in the past year, causing unprecedented levels of anger and despair. Our members are working harder than ever to face down increasing crime with reduced garda numbers."
The GRA announced last month that it would ballot its members on industrial action, but today it published the questionnaire.
The association is asking gardaí what they would do if the Irish Congress of Trades Unions takes industrial action.
They have four options to choose from: do nothing, do something just short of withdrawal of service, withdraw service or suggest something else.
However, Garda Commissioner Fachtna Murphy has already warned that gardaí could face civil and criminal action if they withdraw their service.
This morning, the force's newsletter Gardaí Review also entered the debate by printing an article saying that as police officers, the members of An Garda Síochána are denied similar rights to their continental colleagues.
"The Garda Representative Association are denied the right to negotiate directly with our employer; instead we depend on the Irish congress of trade unions to negotiate our pay and yet we are not entitled to become an affiliate. This situation would not be tolerated by any other police force," the article read.
It added: "The irony is not lost on members of An Garda Síochána who are asked to integrate into a larger Europe; the Lisbon Treaty promised that workers' rights would be protected and defended."
(DW/GK)
The association had put the suggestion of industrial action to its members after sending questionnaires to 11,600 gardaí seeking their opinion on what action to take if other unions go on strike over pay.
Members of the Gardaí are angry that due to stipulations in their contract, they have restricted capabilities to take strike action under the law.
Speakig today on the dissatisfaction of Gardaí members, GRA General Secretary PJ Stone said: "Members have had their pay reduced by five successive measures in the past year, causing unprecedented levels of anger and despair. Our members are working harder than ever to face down increasing crime with reduced garda numbers."
The GRA announced last month that it would ballot its members on industrial action, but today it published the questionnaire.
The association is asking gardaí what they would do if the Irish Congress of Trades Unions takes industrial action.
They have four options to choose from: do nothing, do something just short of withdrawal of service, withdraw service or suggest something else.
However, Garda Commissioner Fachtna Murphy has already warned that gardaí could face civil and criminal action if they withdraw their service.
This morning, the force's newsletter Gardaí Review also entered the debate by printing an article saying that as police officers, the members of An Garda Síochána are denied similar rights to their continental colleagues.
"The Garda Representative Association are denied the right to negotiate directly with our employer; instead we depend on the Irish congress of trade unions to negotiate our pay and yet we are not entitled to become an affiliate. This situation would not be tolerated by any other police force," the article read.
It added: "The irony is not lost on members of An Garda Síochána who are asked to integrate into a larger Europe; the Lisbon Treaty promised that workers' rights would be protected and defended."
(DW/GK)
Related Irish News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
14 April 2016
SIPTU Members At Hoyer Vote For Strike Action
SIPTU members at fuel transportation company, Hoyer Ireland, have served notice of industrial action, up to and including strike action. The action has been taken in an ongoing dispute over redundancy entitlements.
SIPTU Members At Hoyer Vote For Strike Action
SIPTU members at fuel transportation company, Hoyer Ireland, have served notice of industrial action, up to and including strike action. The action has been taken in an ongoing dispute over redundancy entitlements.
18 February 2013
Garda To 'Turn Off The Goodwill Tap'
Gardaí will cease to carry out certain tasks, which the do on a voluntary basis, from 22 February, the Garda Representative Association (GRA) has confirmed. Local representatives and members will be briefed on the tasks that will fall under the directive, in action GRA’s John Parker described as "turning off the goodwill tap".
Garda To 'Turn Off The Goodwill Tap'
Gardaí will cease to carry out certain tasks, which the do on a voluntary basis, from 22 February, the Garda Representative Association (GRA) has confirmed. Local representatives and members will be briefed on the tasks that will fall under the directive, in action GRA’s John Parker described as "turning off the goodwill tap".
20 January 2017
SIPTU To Ballot Hospital Members On Industrial Action
SIPTU member support staff at selected hospitals are to be balloted on proposed industrial action in a dispute concerning breaches of the national public service agreements and their exclusion from concessions provided to other emergency department workers.
SIPTU To Ballot Hospital Members On Industrial Action
SIPTU member support staff at selected hospitals are to be balloted on proposed industrial action in a dispute concerning breaches of the national public service agreements and their exclusion from concessions provided to other emergency department workers.
28 June 2016
92% Of SIPTU Members At National Ambulance Service Vote For Industrial Action
SIPTU members in the National Ambulance Service (NAS) have voted with a 92% majority for industrial action in a dispute over conditions of employment. SIPTU Health Division Organiser, Paul Bell said: "Unfortunately, our members have no option but to implement a campaign of industrial action.
92% Of SIPTU Members At National Ambulance Service Vote For Industrial Action
SIPTU members in the National Ambulance Service (NAS) have voted with a 92% majority for industrial action in a dispute over conditions of employment. SIPTU Health Division Organiser, Paul Bell said: "Unfortunately, our members have no option but to implement a campaign of industrial action.
02 February 2016
NBRU Members At Bus Éireann Vote In Favour Of Industrial Action
Member of the National Bus and Railworkers' Union (NBRU) at Bus Éireann have voted in favour of industrial action over anticipated Expressway changes.
NBRU Members At Bus Éireann Vote In Favour Of Industrial Action
Member of the National Bus and Railworkers' Union (NBRU) at Bus Éireann have voted in favour of industrial action over anticipated Expressway changes.
-
Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:It will be cloudy with a spell of heavy rain pushing south through late evening and the early hours, soon followed by some clear spells. Minimum temperature 6 °C.
