by | Jul 19, 2016 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2015
The National Homeless and Housing Coalition has broadly welcomed elements of the Government’s Action Plan for Housing which was published today (Tuesday, 19th July). However, the Coalition will be examining it closely to ensure it has the capacity to...
by | Jun 28, 2016 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2015
SIPTU has called for the ending of a lower paid new entrants’ grade and the return of allowances for mental health nurses in order to end a crisis in staff recruitment and retention in the service SIPTU Health Division Organiser, Paul Bell, said:...
by | Dec 18, 2015 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2015
The Joint National Full-Time and Retained Fire Service committees of SIPTU have welcomed the announcement by environment minister, Alan Kelly, of the establishment of the Fire Services National Oversight and Implementation Group (FSNOIG). According to...
by | Dec 14, 2015 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2015
SIPTU train drivers have accepted a Labour Court recommendation to enter discussions on outstanding productivity issues. In a ballot of union members, 75% accepted the proposals for a new round of negotiations with the management of Irish Rail to resolve the...
by | Dec 14, 2015 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2015
SIPTU has negotiated an agreement with Midlands Regional Hospital Tullamore (MRHT) to curb the privatisation of cleaning services in the hospital. SIPTU Health Organiser John Hubbard said: “Arising from protracted negotiations an agreement was reached between...
by | Dec 10, 2015 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2015
SIPTU members working in the domestic services department of Letterkenny University Hospital, County Donegal, have today (Thursday, 10th December) voted overwhelmingly for industrial action, up to and including strike action, in response...
