Absenteeism for Wholesale Distribution and Transport sector on low side
An investigation by the Small Firms Association (SFA) has found that workers engaged in the Wholesale Distribution and Transport sector are less likely to miss work through illness than their counterparts in larger businesses.
Driver Hire brings franchise opportunities to The Republic of Ireland
Due to increasing demand for temporary and permanent drivers and other logistics related staff, Driver Hire is now recruiting franchisees from The Republic of Ireland for its launch into the Irish market.
The Indians are coming
Eastern Europe is turning to India to fill a gap in the market for HGV drivers, www.irishtrucker.com can exclusively reveal.
Dempsey handed transport role
Following the announcement of the new government on Thursday, Taoiseach Bertie Ahern has appointed experienced TD Noel Dempsey the position of Minister for Transport and Marine.
Grafton put safety first with Driving Matters
Grafton Recruitment has announced a significant new partnership with driver training specialists Driving Matters. The aim of the new relationship is to improve road safety in Ireland whilst delivering cost and time savings to HGV using organisations.
Insurance costs preventing young hauliers taking to the road
Hefty insurance premiums for drivers under the age of 25 mean the haulage industry is suffering from a lack of ’young blood’ choosing to follow a career in road transport.
Minister Micheal Martin announces new Employment Permit Arrangements
New economic migration and employment permit arrangements for workers outside of the European Economic Area were announced on Wednesday 24th January 2007. These will come into force on February 1st involving four new types of employment permits, including Green Cards, according to the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Micheal Martin, TD.
Polish drivers eye up Irish driving opportunities
Polish truckers are following Polish builders, masons, nurses, plumbers and doctors in search of work in the Republic of Ireland and the United Kingdom.
Stena
policy could bring about dispute
Stena Line's plan to introduce a European crew with lower pay on
its Dublin to Holyhead route is likely to bring about industrial
action on the Irish sea.
Irish
Ferries vessel prevented from docking
The Irish Ferries vessel, the MV Normandy was prevented from docking
at the French port of Cherbourg on Monday (July 18) morning by union
activists as part of an ongoing dispute over pay rates.
Survey
highlights driver shortage
Four out of 10 Irish haulage companies are experiencing difficulties
in recruiting drivers, a survey has found.
Working
Time Directive update
The Working Time Directive for mobile workers in the transport industry
came into force on Monday (April 4), but there is a long list of
countries in the EU, who have not yet complied with the legislation.
Union
wants "appropriate terms" for Filipino beautician
Trade Union SIPTU has called on Irish Ferries to offer the Filipino
beautician at the centre of a major industry dispute “appropriate
terms and conditions” for her continued employment aboard the
Isle of Inishmore
An
Post ready to wind up SDS
An Post is set to close its loss-making parcel delivery service
SDS in a move that could cost upwards on 800 jobs.
Workplace
consultation legislation in the offing
Employers who fail to consult their staff on issues affecting them
could face stiff penalties including prison under proposed new legislation.
NEW:
Specialist recruitment area at irishtrucker.com
We at Irishtrucker.com, the leading Irish haulage and transport
website, are proud to introduce you to our new recruitment area,
dedicated to all aspects of the haulage industry.
SFA
warns on jobs losses
The Small Firms' Association (SFA) has warned that 2003 is on target
to be a record year for redundancies with prospects for new jobs
"very negative."
RHA
says Working Time Directive is too costly
The Working Time Directive For Mobile Workers will plunge the haulage
industry in Britain into further crisis, according to the industry's
largest representative association.
Job
creation has hit brick wall
Job creation in the private sector 'has hit a brick wall', according
to the Small Firms Association (SFA). In its annual employment survey,
the SFA claims there is a 58 per cent decline in demand for labour
and projected new jobs in the country have fallen from 36,238 to
17,420.
Tesco
plans new distribution centre and six new stores
Tesco Ireland is set to build six new stores and a new distribution
centre this year, creating 1,500 new jobs in the process.
Enterprise
Ireland predicts tough times ahead
Enterprise Ireland is predicting a difficult year ahead as Irish
firms struggle to recover from what has been described as the most
difficult year in almost a decade.
Budget
will hit job creation - SFA
The Small Firms Association (SFA) said yesterday (December 4th)
Budget will undermine confidence and will result in less investment
in job creation.
Trucker
wins unfair dismissal case
A Dublin lorry driver has won his claim for unfair dismissal against
a Co Wexford haulage company, and has been awarded euro 18,000 by
the Employment Appeals Tribunal.
Job
losses running at almost 500 a week
Job losses are running at almost 500 a week, according to new figures
just released by the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment.
Up
to 600 jobs to go at Irish Rail
Up to 600 jobs could be lost in Irish Rail's freight division in
the coming months as the company begins a rationalisation programme.
Future
is bleak for small firms - SFA
The Small Firms’ Association (SFA) has stated that the sector’s
ability to create jobs is being seriously undermined because of
cost pressures.
Intel
closure to hit hauliers hard
The closure of Kilkenny based Intel Freight last week will spell
the death knell for more than a dozen haulage companies in Ireland,
a leading industry figure has predicted.
Freight
company goes into liquidation
Intel Freight, part of the Intel Logistics group has gone into liquidation
with the loss of 48 jobs.
HSA
highlight workplace dangers
The Health and Safety Authority has revealed that more than 10 times
as many work days are lost because of accidents and occupational
injuries than through industrial disputes.
13,000
euro awarded to driver who lost job
An Employment Appeals Tribunal has ruled that Glanbia be ordered
to pay a former employee almost 13,000 euro compensation after he
was constructively dismissed.
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