Labour leader backs Galway Local Employment Services workers fight against privatisation

by | Sep 13, 2021 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2021

SIPTU members employed in Local Employment Services (LES) and Job Clubs in Galway met with the Labour Party leader, Alan Kelly, and Labour Galway County Councillor, Níall Mc Nelis, on Friday (10th September), to discuss the...

SIPTU members in local employment services to protest outside Fine Gael think-in on Monday

by | Sep 10, 2021 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2021

SIPTU members working in Local Employment Services (LES) and Job Clubs, will stage a protest outside the opening of the ‘think-in’ of the Fine Gael parliamentary party in Trim Castle, county Meath, on Monday, 13th September at 9.00...

Survey reveals childcare facilities face reducing services and potential closures due to staffing crisis

by | Sep 9, 2021 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2021

A survey of more than 3,000 managers and staff in the childcare sector has indicated that many facilities face reducing services or potential closure over the coming months due to an inability to recruit the necessary qualified professionals required to run...

Unions demand Taoiseach intervenes to save Local Employment Services

by | Sep 6, 2021 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2021

SIPTU and Fórsa members, working in Local Employment Services (LES) and Job Clubs, have today (Monday, 6th September) delivered a letter to the Taoiseach, Micheál Martin, calling on him to immediately intervene and save the...

Unions voice serious concerns about return to 100% capacity on public transport

by | Sep 1, 2021 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2021

SIPTU and the National Bus and Rail Union (NBRU) have voiced serious concerns for their members health and safety with the return to 100% passenger capacity on public transport which was implemented today (Wednesday, 1st September). NBRU General Secretary,...

Workers in Local Employment Services and Job Clubs announce a national day of protest

by | Sep 1, 2021 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2021

SIPTU and Fórsa members, working in Local Employment Services (LES) and Job Clubs, have today (Wednesday, 1st September) announced the details of a national day of protest, including an action outside the Department of the...