by | Sep 20, 2013 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2013
SIPTU has stated that proposed cutbacks in the education sector should be restricted to reducing the public funds which are provided to subsidise fee paying private schools. SIPTU Dublin District Council chairperson, Jack McGinley, said: “We...
by | Sep 19, 2013 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2013
Representatives of the SIPTU Louth District Committee are meeting with all local TDs to present them with the Irish Congress of Trade Unions budget proposals that are aimed at boosting growth in our economy and creating jobs. A delegation from the SIPTU Louth District...
by | Sep 18, 2013 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2013
President Michael D Higgins launched a Tapestry depicting scenes and imagery from the 1913 Lockout in Liberty Hall, today (Wednesday, 18th September). The Tapestry, which consists of 30 panels designed by artists Cathy Henderson and Robert...
by | Sep 18, 2013 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2013
SIPTU has condemned the decision of the owners of Andersen Ireland Ltd to seek a court appointed liquidator. The move is expected to result in a total wind-up of the custom jewelry manufacturer based in Rathkeale, Co. Limerick, with the loss of over 160...
by | Sep 18, 2013 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2013
SIPTU has welcomed a Labour Court recommendation issued today which puts the terms and conditions of 10,000 Home Helps employed by the Health Service Executive (HSE) on a firm and binding platform for the first time since the community service was established...
by | Sep 18, 2013 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2013
SIPTU Health workers protested outside the Public Sector Finance and Efficiency Summit held in the Croke Park conference centre, Dublin, this morning (Wednesday, 18th September) to highlight the threat to services and jobs from the creeping...
