Unions, Academics and Conservationists combine to stop sale of Derrinlough Briquette factory

by | Jul 27, 2023 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2023

SIPTU representatives have accused Bord na Móna of breaking the terms of the agreement entered into in relation the closure of Derrinlough Briquette factory and engaging in an act of industrial vandalism. SIPTU TEAC Divisional Organiser, Adrian Kane said:...

Fire service management is to blame for chaotic scenes in fire stations nationwide, says SIPTU

by | Jul 27, 2023 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2023

SIPTU representatives have said today (Friday, 28th July) that fire service management must take sole responsibility for the chaotic scenes seen in fire stations around the country following the commencement of strike action in the retained fire service. SIPTU...

SIPTU calls for rapid roll out of proposed new rail links

by | Jul 25, 2023 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2023

SIPTU Transport, Energy, Aviation and Construction Division Organiser, Adrian Kane, has said that new rail links proposed by transport minister, Eamon Ryan, must be rolled out much more rapidly than in the timescale envisaged....

SIPTU says further solutions needed to address staffing issues in home care sector

by | Jul 21, 2023 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2023

SIPTU representatives have called on the Government to engage in meaningful dialogue to seek comprehensive solutions to the recruitment and retention crisis in the home support sector. In response to the announcement by health minister, Stephen Donnelly,...

SIPTU retained fire fighters to resume strike action after rejection of Labour Court recommendation

by | Jul 20, 2023 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2023

SIPTU Fire Fighters across the country have voted by an overwhelming majority of 82% to 18% to reject the Labour Court recommendation which was proposed as ‘an interim solution’ to their dispute last week. SIPTU Divisional Organiser, Karan O Loughlin...

Unions call on Government to immediately intervene on Section 39 pay dispute

by | Jul 19, 2023 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2023

SIPTU, the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO) and Fórsa representatives, have today (Wednesday 19th July) expressed their deep and intense frustration with the Government over its failure to resolve a long standing pay dispute involving...