Google logo on white background

Google somewhat two-faced on workplace politics

Tech giant firing staff for political protest is among the biggest lobbyists of government and not averse to very ‘political’ business.

Image of Sean McDonagh, General Secretary of the CWU

The union boss targeting Ireland’s tech sector

‘It’s particularly hard work when Amazon won’t respond to a phone call’

New collective bargaining laws to radically transform Ireland’s industrial landscape

As companies across Ireland’s tech, food, pharmaceutical and consulting sectors announced widespread lay-offs, trade unions have had an exceptionally busy year.

Gender pay gaps at many tech firms narrowing, reports find

The gender pay gap at a number of tech firms has narrowed over the last year, according to recently filed reports.

Workers accuse Accenture of making ‘mockery’ of severance talks

Employees at Dublin-based consultancy giant said management was treating month-long negotiations as a ‘tick box exercise’

Unions say ‘do the right thing’ after Accenture’s announcement of 890 layoffs in Ireland

The unions have also demanded to know why there are still jobs in Ireland being advertised on Accenture’s website.

 

Tech workers ‘increasingly concerned about stability of sector’ after Accenture cuts

Trade unions complain to Simon Coveney about conduct of tech companies after layoffs across the sector in recent months

 

DATA understands your interests in the workplace and works with you to build collective power.

Become a member of DATA today.