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SIPTU Health members vote for strike action
SIPTU members working as health service support staff have voted by 94% to 6% in favour of taking strike action in a dispute concerning the implementation of a job evaluation scheme.
SIPTU representatives demand no freeze on the allocation of home support hours.
SIPTU representatives have demanded that any potential freeze on the allocation of new home help packages is avoided, and that no financial barrier is put in front of vulnerable people in need of home care support. Read More
Talks over health dispute adjourned
SIPTU representatives have confirmed this evening (Thursday, 13th June) that talks at the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) aimed at resolving a dispute on job evaluation have adjourned until Monday 17th June. Read More
SIPTU to enter WRC talks in health dispute
SIPTU Health representatives have today (Wednesday, 12th June) accepted an invitation to attend exploratory talks at the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) tomorrow (Thursday, 13th June) at 2.30pm to discuss the dispute on job evaluation. The dispute has led to the scheduled strike action of 10,000 health workers, which is due to commence on Thursday, 20th June. Read More
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SIPTU member Anne Sweeney speaks out on Job Evaluation
Our members are demanding the Government recognises their work and respect them and the contribution they make to keep the health services going.
Coca Cola Workers Worldwide Zero Rights campaign
Ron Oswald, the Global Coordinator for the Coca Cola Workers Worldwide “Zero Rights” campaign was in Ireland at the beginning of December to highlight breaches of human rights in the company across the world.
Raise the Roof Housing Rally in Dublin on Saturday, 18th May
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SIPTU Guide to Retirement. Retired Members Guide
Unions call for enhanced local authority powers as Ireland ranks last in EU local democracy index. READ MORE
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