by | May 31, 2024 | SIPTU Bulletin
Talks between SIPTU representatives and officials from the Department of Social Protection have begun for a new pay agreement for members employed in the Rural Social Scheme, Tús, Job Initiative and as Community Employment Supervisors. SIPTU Organiser, Peter O’Brien,...
by | May 31, 2024 | SIPTU Bulletin
The inaugural ‘Early Years Union’ conference for workers in that sector was held on 6th April in Liberty Hall Theatre.Early Years Educators and Managers attended and debated a series of motions on the future of the sector including how to achieve a minimum baseline...
by | May 31, 2024 | SIPTU Bulletin
More than 80 delegates attended a successful Community Sector Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Portlaoise on 25th April to consider the next stages in the campaign by SIPTU members to achieve fair pay and respect for workers. Addressing the meeting in the Midlands Park...
by | May 31, 2024 | SIPTU Bulletin
The SIPTU Community Sector is currently organising into the Union workers in Bohemian FC. The Sector is also seeking to engage with other League of Ireland clubs on the value of union membership. SIPTU Sector Organiser, Brendan Carr, said: “This is an important...
by | May 31, 2024 | SIPTU Bulletin
The Union has continued to pursue pay claims for members in Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) including a sizable pay improvement which was accepted by members in one charity in a ballot in late April. SIPTU Organiser, Karen Smollen, said: “This pay increase...