SIPTU calls for Government taskforce to tackle crisis in meat industry

by | Sep 11, 2019 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2019

SIPTU has called on the Government to establish a taskforce to tackle the worsening crisis in the meat industry which now threatens up to 3,000 jobs. SIPTU Organiser, Denis Gormalley, said: “The crisis in the meat industry, which has...

SIPTU meets with Minister to call for urgent improvements in port and docks safety

by | Sep 10, 2019 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2019

SIPTU representatives, in conjunction with the International Transport Workers' Federation, held a meeting with Minister of State in the Department of Trade, Employment and Business, Pat Breen, this afternoon (Tuesday, 10th...

SIPTU says hundreds of jobs at risk due to worsening beef industry dispute

by | Sep 10, 2019 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2019

SIPTU representatives have said that hundreds of jobs are now at risk due to the worsening dispute in the beef industry and have criticised Meat Industry Ireland, the body which represents processors in the sector, for refusing to meet with them to discuss...

SIPTU calls on professional artists to avail of expansion of Jobseeker’s Allowance

by | Sep 9, 2019 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2019

SIPTU representatives have called on professional artists to avail of an expansion in the categories of those eligible to claim Jobseeker’s Allowance while they focus on their artistic work and to develop their portfolio. SIPTU Services Division Organiser,...

SIPTU members employed by speed camera operator GoSafe vote for strike action

by | Sep 6, 2019 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2019

SIPTU members employed by GoSafe Ireland, the company which operates speed camera vans on behalf of the State, have voted overwhelming for industrial action, including strike action, in a ballot counted today (Friday, 6thSeptember) in...

SIPTU calls for Living Wage Fund for workers in childcare sector in Budget 2020

by | Sep 2, 2019 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2019

SIPTU representatives have today (Monday, 2nd September) called for the establishment of a Living Wage Fund for workers in the childcare sector as part of Budget 2020, in order to ensure an increase in the number of quality services for children. SIPTU...