SIPTU representatives demand tight monitoring of all construction sites open during lockdown

by | Jan 7, 2021 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2021

SIPTU representatives in the construction sector are demanding that the Government guarantees that all construction sites which remain open during the current lockdown have all proper protections in place to prevent the transmission of Covid-19 among construction...

SIPTU calls for enhanced Covid-19 infection protections for Early Years educators

by | Jan 7, 2021 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2021

SIPTU representatives have today (Thursday, 7th January) written to the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth Affairs, Roderic O’Gorman, reiterating the demand of our members working as Early Years...

Unions and employers call for intensification of efforts against Covid-19 in construction sector

by | Jan 5, 2021 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2021

The Trade Union Federation (TUF) and the Construction Industry Federation (CIF), today (Tuesday, 5th January) have jointly called on employers and workers in the sector to intensify their efforts to prevent Covid-19 infections on building sites. SIPTU...

Industrial action escalates at Newry, Mourne and Down District Council

by | Jan 5, 2021 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2021

Industrial action escalates at Newry, Mourne and Down District Council as mediated talks collapse after management refuse trade union proposal to end dispute All four staff trade unions, Unite, GMB, NIPSA and SIPTU, warn work-to-rule will...

SIPTU says more support needed for student nurses and midwives during pandemic

by | Jan 5, 2021 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2021

SIPTU representatives have called for more support for student nurses and midwives than the recommendations outlined in a Short Term Review of Clinical Placement Allowances published yesterday (Monday, 4th January) by the Department of Health. SIPTU...

SIPTU representatives call on NPHET to reassess risk of Covid-19 transmission in childcare facilities

by | Jan 5, 2021 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2021

SIPTU representatives have called on the National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET) to reassess the risk to workers and children in childcare services in light of the new Covid-19 strains and spiralling infection rates. Following a meeting of the SIPTU Early Years...