Redundancies

The Strike Pickets at Covalen 15 May 2026 in Sandyford Dublin.

Covalen Workers Strike Back

"The company plans to make almost half of its workforce - 720 workers in total - redundant and has shown utter disregard to them in the wake of this news." Another day of industrial action is planned for next week on the day of the by-elections 22 May

16 May 2026

Cllr Conor Reddy and the Axis Café at the Axis Centre Ballymun

Axis Café Closure Devastating Blow for Ballymun

Cllr Reddy said any solution must also protect workers who have given years of service to the café and the community. “Axis Café is not just another business. It is a vital community space in Ballymun."

12 May 2026

Large Demonstration with Unite members from QUB and NIPSA members in solidarity with Clements Coffee workers under threat of redundancy.

Facing Redundancy at QUB, Hospitality Workers at Clements Coffee Organise and Fight

With zero-hours contracts, miscategorisation, low pay and now threatened redundancy, long-suffering organised workers at QUB's longstanding Clements Coffee are calling for solidarity from the community on campus and sense from the bosses who should hire them directly.

1 May 2026

Gerry Carroll in front of the 2023 Picket at Ulster University in Belfast

Carroll on Ulster University Job Losses: Cash for Campuses, Cuts for Workers

"I am demanding answers from the University of Ulster: what jobs they plan to cut, what impact it will have on the education of students, and where else could the funds be found instead."

15 Apr 2026

Shaun Harkin and a full lecture hall at UU Magee with headline from the Derry Journal saying: UCU says it will ‘not stand idly by’ over 450 potential redundancies at Ulster University

Up to 450 redundancies UU - Harkin: "Abject cowardice of senior leadership"

“We offer our solidarity to all workers at UU at this time and look forward to joining you on the picket line if and when you decide to fight these job cuts.”

15 Apr 2026

SIPTU members on a picket in Newry below a picture of Marc Mac Seáin with megaphone and a quote "45-50% of jobs could go in a huge blow to Newry"

45-50 % of Glen Electric Newry's workforce could be made redundant

“We are calling for urgent intervention from the Stormont Executive and the local council to defend workers at this site by staving off job losses. If the intention is to move these jobs elsewhere for cheaper labour costs then this must be challenged."

28 Jan 2026

CWU members on a Day of Action at Covalen in Sandyford. 10 Dec 2025

Tech Workers Organise, Unionise, and Strike

Pickets will be on Covalen, an outsourcing company operating for Meta in Sandyford Tuesday 6 January. Interview with CWU official and striking Covalen worker below.

5 Jan 2026