SIPTU members concerned over National Ambulance Service move to Level 3 surge capacity

by | Dec 31, 2021 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2021

SIPTU and Irish Ambulance Representative Council (IARC) representatives have today (Friday, 31st December) expressed concerns over the decision to move to Level 3 surge capacity due to extreme pressure on the National Ambulance Service (NAS)....

CE Supervisors vote to accept pension proposals

by | Dec 23, 2021 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2021

SIPTU and Fórsa members working as Community Employment (CE) Supervisors have voted to accept the terms proposed by the Department of Social Protection (DSP) to pay members a retirement gratuity in settlement of their long running dispute. Members of both...

SIPTU members Lufthansa Technik Shannon accept WRC redundancy proposals

by | Dec 22, 2021 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2021

SIPTU members in Lufthansa Technik Shannon today (Wednesday, 22nd December) voted to accept the terms of a redundancy and transitional proposed by the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC). Union members voted by an overwhelming majority to accept the proposals...

Irish Equity and MUI call for increased support for workers and venues

by | Dec 18, 2021 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2021

Irish Equity and the Musicians Union of Ireland have called for an immediate increase in support from the Government for all workers and entertainment venues impacted by the tightening of Covid-19 restrictions. SIPTU Sector Organiser, Michelle Quinn, said:...

SIPTU members in St. Patrick’s Mental Health Services secure 4% pay increase

by | Dec 17, 2021 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2021

SIPTU members working in St Patrick’s Mental Health Services (SPMHS) have today (Friday, 17th December) overwhelmingly endorsed pay proposals to improve pay and conditions at the facility. The two year agreement negotiated between SIPTU and SPMHS...

SIPTU members suspend strike to allow talks at WRC in LES and Job Clubs dispute

by | Dec 16, 2021 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2021

SIPTU members employed in Local Employment Services (LES) and Job Clubs in county Laois and county Offaly have suspended their strike action to allow for talks at the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC). SIPTU Public Administration and Community Division...