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SIPTU angered at exclusion from Covid-19 Committee meeting on meat processing industry
SIPTU members have been angered by the exclusion of union representatives from appearing at the Oireachtas Special Committee on Covid-19 Response which will discuss the situation in the meat processing industry today (Friday, 10th July). Read More
SIPTU members call on Shannon Group to re-open historic sites
SIPTU members held a general meeting in the courtyard of King John’s Castle in Limerick City on Tuesday 7th July to discuss the threat of closure for the historic site and others operated by the Shannon Group. Read More
Shannon Airport Group of Unions rejects company recovery plan
Representatives of the Shannon Airport Group of Unions today (7th July) called for immediate discussions with management following its announcement that the company intends to cut pay by up to 20% until April 2023. Read More
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- SIPTU Health representatives to tell Oireachtas Covid-19 Committee of flawed government approach to childcare >
- SIPTU seeks urgent talks with Aer Lingus over planned job losses >
Landmark Agreement in the Construction Industry
The Trade Union Federation (TUF) consisting of Connect, BATU and SIPTU has reached a landmark agreement on behalf of construction workers. The Return to Work Safety Protocol, agreed between TUF and the Construction Industry Federation (CIF) puts in place health and safety protections for workers returning to work. It also provides a way for constuction workers to raise concerns and make complaints if the Protocol is not being adhered to.
Frontline Heroes essential workers
From treating and caring for the ill and vulnerable, providing public transport, maintaining essential supply chains, manufacturing medical devices and medicines, collecting refuse, cleaning, retail workers, administrators, maintaining our critical infrastructure and numerous other forms of essential work, SIPTU members are on the frontline of the Covid-19 Emergency.
Frontline Heroes keeping our hospitals clean
"If we weren't here, the place would come to a standstill, rooms would not be opening quick enough, doctors wouldn't be able to do there work, nurses wouldn't be able to do there work, it's a team effort and everybody has to help."
On the Frontline with the National Ambulance Service
SIPTU members in the National Ambulance Service are among the essential workers on the frontline dealing with the health crisis resulting from the Covid-19 Emergency.
COVID-19 Advice
How to handwash? With soap and water
Following the reopening of the construction sector, SIPTU have launched an online worker survey to get a snapshot of your experience of the Covid-19 compliance measures in your workplace.
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National Return to Work Safely Protocol
Exposure to COVID-19 is a public health risk which affects all citizens. The COVID-19 pandemic also has implications for all workplaces as it can present a health risk to workers and other persons at a place of work. The reopening of the economy goes hand-in-hand with the provision of public health measures to reduce the risk of spread of COVID-19 as well as the existing occupational health and safety measures.
We are on the frontline of the frontline
Health Care Support Assistant and SIPTU member Geraldine McNamara on her role stopping the spread of the coronavirus in the community.
Dublin Fire Brigade: Facing the challenges together
A message from SIPTU members in Dublin Fire Brigade working on the frontline of the COVID-19 public health emergency.
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