by | Feb 5, 2021 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2021
SIPTU representatives have today (Friday, 5th February) written to the Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly, seeking an emergency meeting in order to address serious concerns and challenges raised by student radiographers on clinical placement...
by | Feb 4, 2021 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2021
Early Years Educators, providers and parents will take part in a Virtual Day of Action on Friday, 5th February, 2021 to highlight the ongoing crisis of low pay and funding in the early years, childcare sector. The Day of Action, organised...
by | Feb 4, 2021 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2021
SIPTU members at Wilker Auto Conversions in Clara Co. Offlay, have expressed their shock and concern at the announcement of a three week shut-down of the production plant in Clara, county Offaly. The shut-down, from Friday, 12th February...
by | Feb 3, 2021 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2021
The RTÉ Trade Union Group (TUG) has today (Wednesday, 3rd February) concluded negotiations on proposed temporary alterations to terms and conditions of employment. The proposals include changes to benefits, including pay reductions and a voluntary...
by | Jan 28, 2021 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2021
SIPTU representatives and nursing unions were informed tonight (Thursday, 28th January) that clinical placements for first, second and third year student nurses and midwives are to be suspended until at least Monday 8th February and are likely return on a...
by | Jan 27, 2021 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2021
The annual SIPTU Early Years Professionals’ survey has found that 43% of child care workers are actively seeking another job due to low pay levels in the sector. The findings also show that 90% of workers struggle to make ends meet, 77% have no work sick...
