by | Jan 26, 2016 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2016
SIPTU has called on the Government to directly recruit health staff and end payments to private ‘for profit’ recruitment agencies which amounted to approximately €250 million during 2015. SIPTU Health Division Organiser, Paul Bell, said:...
by | Jan 25, 2016 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2016
SIPTU organisers are seeking an urgent meeting with the management of construction company, SISK, to discuss issues raised by members working at the West Pharmaceutical Services site, Knockhouse, county Waterford. SIPTU Sector Organiser,...
by | Jan 22, 2016 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2016
SIPTU members have expressed disappointment at the failure to reach agreement following discussions today at the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) between union representatives and the management of Transdev, the LUAS light rail network operator. The talks...
by | Jan 19, 2016 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2016
Over 30 TDs have signed the SIPTU and TEEU Water Guarantee which was launched on Tuesday, 19th January, at a protest by local authority water workers outside Leinster House. The Water Guarantee commits politicians to a constitutional referendum to keep...
by | Jan 15, 2016 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2016
SIPTU DART drivers are to begin a ballot on industrial action, up to and including strike action, next week in a dispute arising from a management attempt to impose rosters for a ten minute service without the agreement of staff. SIPTU Organiser,...
by | Jan 14, 2016 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2016
SIPTU activists and former Clerys workers have described as positive a proposed review of company and employment law announced by the Government today (Thursday, 14th January). The review is aimed at providing the basis for legislative change to prevent a repeat...