SIPTU NEC recommends acceptance of proposals for a new public service agreement

by | Dec 17, 2020 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2020

The National Executive Council (NEC) of SIPTU met today (Thursday, 17th December) to consider the proposals for an agreement on pay and related matters in the public service. Having considered the details of the proposals it was decided to recommend them for...

Unions confirm escalation of industrial dispute at Newry, Mourne and Down District Council after mediated talks collapse due to management intransigence

by | Dec 14, 2020 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2020

Members of all four staff trade unions, Unite, GMB, NIPSA and SIPTU, will commence work-to-rule from January 4th, second 24-hour strike date confirmed for January 27th. Councillors warned that work-to-rule will result in severe disruption...

Public service unions and employers agree proposals for a two-year agreement

by | Dec 11, 2020 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2020

Representatives of public service unions and employers have agreed proposals for a two-year agreement to succeed the Public Service Stability Agreement (PSSA), which expires at the end of this month. The main elements of the proposed agreement were outlined by...

SIPTU welcomes new hourly rate of €11.20 for contract cleaners

by | Dec 10, 2020 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2020

SIPTU members have welcomed a new hourly rate of €11.20 and an Employment Regulation Order (ERO) for contract cleaners. The 40 cent increase was confirmed by the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment, and will be delivered to workers when the...

Unions make significant breakthrough on pay justice claim for Section 39 workers

by | Dec 10, 2020 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2020

SIPTU representatives have today (Thursday, 10th December) confirmed that unions have made a significant breakthrough on pay restoration for members in 250 State-funded voluntary health and social service providers. The positive development for workers in these...

SIPTU welcomes key recommendations of Arts and Culture Taskforce report

by | Dec 10, 2020 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2020

SIPTU members have welcomed the recommendations contained in the recently published Report of the Arts and Culture Recovery Taskforce, ‘A Life Worth Living’, which can assist the sector to recover from the impact of the Covid-19 crisis. SIPTU...