Congress proposes creation of all-Island ‘Early Warning System’ to help workers and industries vulnerable to Brexit

by | May 16, 2024 | Archives, NewsArchive, NewsArchive2016

The Irish Congress of Trade Unions will today (Nov 2) call for the establishment of an ‘all-island Early Warning System’ to assist workers and industries at risk from Brexit, along with a dedicated Retraining Fund to help those affected. Congress...

SIPTU NEC offers condolences to Cuban people on death of Fidel Castro

by | May 16, 2024 | Archives, NewsArchive, NewsArchive2016

Letter from SIPTU General President to Hermes Herrera Hernandez, Ambassador of Cuba to the Republic of Ireland To: Hermes Herrera Hernandez Ambassador of Cuba to the Republic of Ireland Re: Comrade Fidel Castro Dear Hermes, On behalf of the National...

Unions engage in consultation process with members in Bus Éireann

by | May 16, 2024 | Archives, NewsArchive, NewsArchive2016

SIPTU and the NRBU members in Bus Éireann are engaging in an extensive consultation process in advance of any decision on a possible campaign of industrial action concerning the pay dispute at the company. SIPTU Sector Organiser, Willie Noone, said:...

Congress backs ‘innovative, new housing initiative' from One Cork project’

by | May 16, 2024 | Archives, NewsArchive, NewsArchive2016

The Irish Congress of Trade Unions has backed innovative new proposals to tackle the housing and homeless crisis, put forward by the One Cork project, a collaborative initiative involving 20 trade unions in Cork. The One Cork plan – Housing our...

One-day work stoppage by members in CIT Student Services CLG

by | May 16, 2024 | Archives, NewsArchive, NewsArchive2016

SIPTU members employed by Cork Institute of Technology (CIT) Student Services CLG implemented a work stoppage and place pickets on entrances to the institute on Wednesday, 7th December. The industrial action resulted from a dispute relating to rates of pay for...

Open recruitment event for nurses and midwives

by | May 16, 2024 | Archives, NewsArchive, NewsArchive2016

SIPTU Health is encouraging all Nursing Professionals returning home from abroad for the Christmas holidays to consider retuning to their communities to serve in our public health services. Those interested in the opportunities on offer in the Irish public health...