by | Apr 3, 2020 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2020
The Trade Union Federation (TUF) has served a formal claim on the Construction Industry Federation (CIF) seeking payment for workers of the agreed industry rates during the Covid-19 crisis. BATU Official, Brendan O’Sullivan, said: “The...
by | Apr 2, 2020 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2020
SIPTU representatives have called for owner managers in childcare services to be treated as employees under the Wage Subsidy Scheme, which is administered by the Revenue Commissioners. SIPTU Head of Organising, Darragh O’Connor, said:...
by | Apr 2, 2020 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2020
SIPTU Health representatives have today (Thursday, 2nd April) welcomed the call from leading infectious disease specialists calling on the Government to prioritise the testing of all health care workers for COVID-19. SIPTU Health Divisional Organiser, Paul...
by | Mar 31, 2020 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2020
SIPTU representatives have today (Tuesday, 31st March) demanded that the Government immediately publishes a strategic and sustainable plan that puts childcare arrangements in place for all essential workers for the duration of the COVID-19 crisis. SIPTU Health...
by | Mar 30, 2020 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2020
The Trade Union Federation (TUF) has called on companies to ensure laid off construction workers are paid no less than the minimum rates for the industry for the duration of the suspension of their work. The TUF which comprises SIPTU, BATU and Connect trade...
by | Mar 27, 2020 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2020
SIPTU Transport Sector Organiser, John Murphy, has called for an immediate reduction of passenger numbers on public transport services in order to protect passengers and staff from the COVID-19 virus. He also called on the National Transport Authority...