SIPTU refers dispute at BorgWarner in Tralee to Workplace Relations Commission

by | Aug 24, 2020 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2020

SIPTU representatives have referred a dispute concerning redundancy payments a car parts manufacturer BorgWarner in Tralee, county Kerry, to the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC). SIPTU Organiser, Joe Kelly, said: “Discussions with...

SIPTU members in Leo Pharma end dispute after sacked colleagues offered return to work

by | Aug 21, 2020 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2020

SIPTU members have resolved a dispute at the Leo Pharma pharmaceutical manufacturing plant in Crumlin, Dublin 12, after the company offered five of their colleagues the opportunity to return to work following their sacking in June which contravened a...

SIPTU calls on Irish Hotels Federation to clarify position on Covid-19 regulation breaches

by | Aug 21, 2020 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2020

SIPTU representatives have sought clarification from the Irish Hotel Federation (IHF) on its position on breaches of the Government’s Covid-19 regulations following the announcement of a Gardai investigation into the Oireachtas Golf Society event held in a...

SIPTU welcomes funding for Bunratty Castle and Kings John’s Castle to remain open throughout 2020

by | Aug 20, 2020 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2020

SIPTU members have given a cautious welcome to the decision of the Government to provide funding to ensure that the cultural sites, King John’s Castle in Limerick City and Bunratty Castle in County Clare remain open until the end of 2020. SIPTU...

SIPTU calls for implementation of nursing home expert panel recommendations

by | Aug 19, 2020 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2020

SIPTU representatives have today (Wednesday, 19th August) called for the immediate implementation of the recommendations contained in the report of the COVID-19 Nursing Homes Expert Panel if the private sector is to continue to play a role in the delivery of...

Workers demand meeting with Sisters of Charity at protest in Dublin today

by | Aug 19, 2020 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2020

Workers employed at three institutions run by the Sisters of Charity highlighted their demand for management to meet them and negotiate the payment of a fair redundancy package, in a protest outside St Monica’s Nursing Home on Belvedere Place, Dublin...