Minister for Children and Youth Affairs to meet with youth workers

by | May 16, 2024 | Archives, NewsArchive, NewsArchive2013

The Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Frances Fitzgerald, has agreed to meet with youth worker representatives to discuss the impact of budget cuts to vital youth services. SIPTU Sector Organiser, Darragh O’Connor, said: “The...

SIPTU slams ‘craven’ attempt by IBEC to row back on rights for the lowest paid

by | Jan 22, 2024 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2023

SIPTU representatives have condemned what they have described as ‘craven attempts’ by IBEC, the employers body, to pressurise the Government into pausing further increases in the minimum wage and improvements in statutory sick pay. Responding...

SIPTU NEC expresses support for striking workers across Northern Ireland

by | Jan 18, 2024 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2023

The SIPTU National Executive Council (NEC) today (Thursday, 18th January) expressed their full support and solidarity for all striking workers across Northern Ireland. Speaking following a meeting of the NEC this afternoon in Liberty Hall, Dublin,...

SIPTU driver members at Kerry Agribusiness to take strike action tomorrow

by | Jan 16, 2024 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2023

SIPTU members employed by Kerry Agribusiness will begin a campaign of strike action at 9.00 a.m. on Wednesday, 17th January, due to the company’s decision to impose compulsory redundancies. SIPTU Sector Organiser, Denis Gormalley, said:...

Workers’ voice must be part of mental health services discussion, SIPTU says

by | Jan 16, 2024 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2023

SIPTU, the union representing mental health workers, has criticised the Department of Health and the Minister for Mental Health and Older People, Mary Butler TD, for excluding workers from discussions on the delivery of services. The criticism...

SIPTU to meet Minister over Tara Mines crisis

by | Jan 12, 2024 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2023

SIPTU representatives will meet with the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Simon Coveney, next week to discuss the threat to the future of Tara Mines in Navan, county Meath, and the actions needed to safeguard this vital economic...