by | Jan 28, 2014 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2014
The ‘Pathways to Work’ plan which was published today by the Government has the potential to deliver certain opportunities for young people but must be developed in tandem with a broader apprenticeship system in order to cultivate viable,...
by | Jan 27, 2014 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2014
SIPTU has called on the National Asset Management Agency (NAMA) to immediately enter into serious negotiations with possible buyers of Mount Carmel Hospital, Churchtown, Dublin, and take into account the cost to the State if the planned closure of...
by | Jan 24, 2014 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2014
SIPTU representatives will attend an emergency meeting at 4.30 p.m. today (Friday, 24th January) with the joint provisional liquidators appointed to the Mount Carmel Hospital, Dublin, by the High Court. SIPTU Organiser, Kevin Figgis,...
by | Jan 23, 2014 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2014
SIPTU members at the Tyndall National Institute, University College Cork (UCC) will intensify industrial action over the coming days in a dispute of over pay inequality. SIPTU Organiser, Bill Mulcahy, said: “Following on from a one day work...
by | Jan 22, 2014 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2014
SIPTU Vice-President, Patricia King, has welcomed the publication of the ‘Review of Apprenticeship Training’ which proposes the development of an expanded dual-system of education in Ireland, combining on-the-job and class-based training....
by | Jan 21, 2014 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2014
Broadcaster, Joe Duffy, was presented with a specially commissioned trade union badge from 1913 to mark his contribution to the commemorations of the Dublin Lockout. The badge, based on the design of the 1913 version issued to union members by Jim...