Union representatives to meet KPMG liquidators to discuss a fair redundancy package for St Monica’s workers

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

Union representatives have tonight (Tuesday, 11th August) confirmed that representatives from SIPTU, the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO) and Fórsa Trade Union representatives will meet with KPMG, the provisional liquidator of the...

SIPTU condemns attempt by Debenhams to sack 40 workers at its Belfast store

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

SIPTU has condemned the attempt by the management of the Debenhams store in Belfast to sack 40 workers, today (Tuesday, 11th August), without any consultation and has called for the immediate reinstatement of the effected staff. SIPTU...

Union representatives demand emergency meeting with Sisters of Charity management

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

SIPTU, Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO) and Fórsa Trade Union representatives have today (Monday 10th August) written to Sisters of Charity management seeking an emergency meeting to discuss the payment of a fair redundancy package to staff...

SIPTU and meat producers to seek meeting with the HSE to discuss improved testing at plants

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

SIPTU has called for the acceptance of a charter fully outlining adequate Covid-19 prevention procedures at Irish meat plants following a meeting between union and industry representatives in Dublin today (Monday, 10th August), where it was agreed to...

Irish Equity concerned at remarks by Minister for Social Protection about artists

by | Aug 5, 2020 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2020

Irish Equity members have welcomed the clarification by the Minister for Social Protection, Community and Rural Development, Heather Humphreys, on her earlier comments made last weekend regarding the future expectations of work within the Arts in...

SIPTU general secretary expresses sincere condolences on death of ‘extraordinary’ John Hume

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

SIPTU General Secretary, Joe Cunningham, has offered his sincere condolences to the wife and family of John Hume who did so much to promote civil rights, justice and peace during his extraordinary life-time. “On behalf of the members and...