by | Oct 6, 2016 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2016
The SIPTU ‘Big Start’ campaign has called on the Government to address as a matter of urgency the issue of low pay in the Early Years sector. Big Start campaign coordinator and SIPTU Sector Organiser, Darragh O’Connor, said: “Last...
by | Oct 6, 2016 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2016
The Irish Congress of Trade Unions has backed an EU trade union call for higher pay and better quality jobs across the European Union, ahead of World Day for Decent Work, on Friday 7th October. The call from the European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC)...
by | Oct 5, 2016 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2016
SIPTU members at Tim Hastings Garage in Westport, County Mayo, will ballot on Friday (7th October) on whether to take strike action in a dispute concerning the redundancy of several workers at the company, on Friday (7th October). SIPTU Sector...
by | Oct 4, 2016 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2016
A plaque commemorating the men, women and young people who served with the Irish Citizen Army (ICA) during the revolutionary period will be unveiled in the courtyard of the National College of Art and Design (NCAD), Thomas Street, Dublin 8, on...
by | Oct 3, 2016 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2016
SIPTU members at Tim Hastings Garage in Westport, County Mayo, are considering a campaign of industrial action due to the refusal of management to attend a Labour Court hearing concerning the redundancy of several workers at the company. SIPTU Sector...
by | Oct 3, 2016 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2016
SIPTU members in Elderly Services have called on the management of the HSE to prioritise the opening of community nursing home beds in County Louth which have been closed, or are yet to open, due to a shortage in nursing staff. SIPTU Organiser, John...
