‘More Power to You’ local government campaign launched in Kilkenny

by | May 8, 2019 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2019

The South East launch of the ‘More Power To You’ campaign took place last night (7th May) in Kilkenny. The campaign supported by SIPTU, Fórsa and Connect trade unions is calling for increased funding and powers for local government. At a...

SIPTU members to ballot for strike action in Coca-Cola plant in Ballina

by | May 7, 2019 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2019

SIPTU members in the Coca-Cola manufacturing plant in Ballina, county Mayo, are to commence a ballot for industrial action, up to and including strike action, as part of their campaign to secure collective bargaining rights. SIPTU...

CE supervisors conduct strike action across the country next week

by | May 7, 2019 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2019

Community Employment (CE) supervisors will begin five days of strike action next Monday (13th May), across the country, following the failure of the Minister for Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform, Paschal Donohoe, to agree to meet...

SIPTU activists demand return of Sligo Corporation and wider overhaul of local government

by | May 3, 2019 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2019

SIPTU, Fórsa and Connect Trade Union launched the ‘The More Power To You’ campaign, which calls for increased funding and powers for local government,in the north-west region at a meeting in Fish Quay in Sligo, county Sligo...

SIPTU representatives raise concerns on proposed staffing model for the National Children's Hospital

by | Apr 30, 2019 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2019

SIPTU representatives have today (Tuesday, 30th April) raised concerns that the formula used to determine safe staffing levels for the new National Children's Hospital could potentially lead to a shortfall of almost 400 nursing posts. SIPTU Health Division...

SIPTU members to take strike action at Boxmore Plastics in Cavan

by | Apr 29, 2019 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2019

SIPTU members at the Boxmore Plastics Ltd. manufacturing plant in Ballyconnell, county Cavan are to take strike action on Wednesday 8th May due to the company’s refusal to deliver a pay increase as recommended by the Labour Court. This follows a vote by...