by | Aug 29, 2024 | Latest News, Latest News Home, SIPTU Bulletin
SIPTU members employed in RTÉ have made clear that they do not agree with the Government’s plan, announced in late July, regarding the future funding of the national broadcaster. SIPTU Services Divisional Organiser, Teresa Hannick, said: “We believe there has been a...
by | Aug 26, 2024 | Latest News, Services
SIPTU has called on the Football Association of Ireland (FAI) to respect its workers’ right to collectively bargain on pay and conditions adding that such a majority publicly funded body should be adhering to EU policy on workers’ rights which is soon to become...
by | Aug 25, 2024 | Latest News, The Sunday Read
One of the legacies from the pandemic was the Government’s recommitment to introduce a living wage by 2026, replacing the current national minimum wage. This policy would go some way to recognising the contribution of the many indispensable frontline workers who earn...
by | Aug 23, 2024 | SIPTU Bulletin
Ireland is unique within the EU in having an entirely free-market approach to the collection of domestic waste. This model is not sustainable. It is, in summary, bad for the environment, bad for citizens and bad for workers. Ireland must reform its domestic waste...
by | Aug 23, 2024 | SIPTU Bulletin
Bord na Móna is conducting a strategic review of the operation of Bord na Móna Recycling. This is code for its intent to sell it to the highest bidder. SIPTU is campaigning to prevent the privatisation of Bord na Móna Recycling. SIPTU wrote to Minister Eamon Ryan at...