SIPTU calls on Minister for Agriculture to save thousands of jobs in the forestry sector

by | Sep 3, 2020 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2020

SIPTU representatives have called for immediate action from the new Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue, to resolve problems in the regulatory and licencing system for tree felling that could result in thousands of job...

SIPTU members in St. Vincent’s Centre to transfer employment to COPE Foundation

by | Sep 3, 2020 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2020

SIPTU members in the St. Vincent’s Centre in Cork City are to transfer their employment to the COPE Foundation, which will result in improved terms and conditions of work and the maintenance of its vital services for residents. SIPTU Organiser,...

SIPTU seeks clarity on safety measures for third level students and staff

by | Sep 2, 2020 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2020

SIPTU representatives have written today (Wednesday, 2nd September) to the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Simon Harris, seeking clarification on the public health guidelines for the return of...

Sisters of Charity workers to hold public protest tomorrow

by | Sep 1, 2020 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2020

Sisters of Charity workers will hold a protest tomorrow (Wednesday, 2nd September) to highlight their demands for an urgent meeting with management to negotiate a fair redundancy package and protect services in the community. The socially distanced...

SIPTU condemns NAS management for failure to pay members’ wages in full

by | Sep 1, 2020 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2020

SIPTU representatives have today (Tuesday, 1st September) condemned the National Ambulance Service (NAS) management for failing to pay emergency medical technicians (EMTs) their full wages due to staff shortages in the payroll department. SIPTU Ambulance Sector...

SIPTU members condemn management threat to jobs in Premier Periclase dispute

by | Aug 26, 2020 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2020

SIPTU representatives have condemned a threat by management to the jobs of members employed at the Premier Periclase magnesium products plant in Drogheda, county Louth, who have been on strike since Monday, 17th August. SIPTU Organiser, Stephen...