by | Feb 23, 2015 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2015
A presentation on the case for a ‘Yes’ vote and the key issues involved in the Civil Marriage Equality Referendum will be made at a meeting of the SIPTU Cork District Council in Connolly Hall, Lapps Quay, Cork, at 6.00 p.m. tonight...
by | Feb 23, 2015 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2015
SIPTU members share the public’s concern over the impact on rural communities of the proposal to cut almost 100 Bus Éireann services, including in the south-east, the west and north-west, that was revealed today (Monday, 23rd...
by | Feb 23, 2015 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2015
Former Labour TD and senior ITGWU official Frank Prendergast, was buried today (Monday, 23rd February) in his native Limerick. The 81-year-old, who has twice served as Mayor of Limerick, died following a battle with cancer last Thursday (17th...
by | Feb 21, 2015 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2015
SIPTU has warned that the only long term solution to the ongoing hospital overcrowding and outpatient waiting list crisis is major Government investment in the recruitment of more front line health care workers. Responding to the speech by the Minister for...
by | Feb 20, 2015 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2015
SIPTU firefighters protesting against cuts to the crewing levels of fire appliances which they believe endanger public safety, will march in Dublin on Tuesday (24th February). The march of both full-time and retained firefighters will begin in Parnell Square at...
by | Feb 19, 2015 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2015
SIPTU representatives will enter into discussions with management at UPC Ireland following the telecommunications company’s announcement that it is to implement 170 redundancies at five facilities as part of a restructuring plan. SIPTU Organiser, Dennis...