SIPTU calls for Government action on dangerous conditions in meat processing industry

by | Nov 25, 2020 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2020

SIPTU representatives have called on the Government to immediately introduce key changes relating to workplace safety in the meat processing industry following the publication of new report revealing a “systemic culture” of dangerous working conditions in...

Workers at Newry, Mourne and Down District Council first day of strike action set for Thursday 3rd December

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

All four staff trade unions, Unite, GMB, NIPSA and SIPTU, agree first twenty-four hour action to defend pay and conditions In a joint trade union side statement, workforce representatives laid the blame for the ‘regrettable’...

SIPTU members in Section 39 organisations to commence industrial action

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

SIPTU members in CoAction and South Doc, which are HSE funded services based in county Cork and Kerry, have voted in favour of industrial action as part of a country-wide campaign for pay restoration by workers in Section 39 organisations. SIPTU Public...

SIPTU report shows pay for childcare workers is far behind international levels

by | Nov 18, 2020 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2020

SIPTU has published research today (Wednesday, 18th November), which indicates that workers employed in the Early Years sector in Ireland are paid far less than their counterparts in other countries. SIPTU Head of Organising, Darragh...

Equity welcomes basic income scheme for Arts’ workers

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

Irish Equity has welcomed the proposal to introduce a basic income scheme for workers in the Arts sector. The scheme is among a range of supports for artists and performers which are proposed in the report of the Arts and Culture Recovery Task Force and which was...

SIPTU seeks redeployment by Rehab Enterprises of Smiles Newsagents workers

by | Nov 16, 2020 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2020

SIPTU representatives are seeking the redeployment by Rehab Enterprises of workers employed by Smiles Newsagents who have been informed that they will lose their jobs by the end of the year. SIPTU Organiser, Jim Fuery, said: “Staff in the Smiles...