by | Jun 16, 2017 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2017
SIPTU has condemned the decision of the US Government to renew its sanctions on Cuba and has called on the Irish Government to do all it can to mediate between the two sovereign States. SIPTU General President, Jack O'Connor, said: “It is deeply...
by | Jun 13, 2017 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2017
SIPTU members employed in the Intellectual Disability Sector pledged to step up their campaign to win recognition and respect for the valuable role they play in society, at a symposium entitled ‘A Vision for the Future of Intellectual Disability Services...
by | Jun 9, 2017 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2017
SIPTU representatives visited the DWTE site this morning following the serious incident which led to the hospitalisation of eleven workers yesterday. SIPTU Organiser, Jim Sheridan, expressed concern for the health and safety of union members and workers at...
by | Jun 7, 2017 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2017
SIPTU representatives have strongly criticised the refusal by the management of Irish Rail to accept a pay claim, presented to the Labour Court in late May, for staff at the company who have not had any wage rises for more than nine years. SIPTU...
by | Jun 7, 2017 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2017
The SIPTU Big Start Campaign is hosting a public meeting to discuss the ‘Crisis within Childcare’ in the Breaffy House Hotel, Castlebar, County Mayo, tomorrow (Thursday, 8th June), at 8.00 p.m. All those involved with the...
by | Jun 1, 2017 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2017
SIPTU members in the security industry have negotiated a new agreement which will see their pay increase by more than 8% over the next three years and guarantee them minimum working hours. The new Employment Regulation Order (ERO) for the Security Sector was agreed...