Irish Equity calls for reform of film industry tax credit in Budget 2023

by | Sep 5, 2022 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2022

Irish Equity, the union which represents professionals in the live performance and theatre sector, has called for reform of film industry tax breaks in Budget 2023 to ensure a fair return for taxpayers and greater protection of the interests of all those...

Unions condemn treatment of LES and Job Clubs workers made redundant in Dublin

by | Sep 5, 2022 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2022

Unions representing staff in Local Employment Services (LES) and Jobs Clubs have condemned the treatment of workers who provide vital community services and who have been made redundant in Dublin due to a controversial new tendering process. Fórsa Assistant...

SIPTU demands date set for referendum on public ownership of water services

by | Sep 1, 2022 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2022

SIPTU representatives have called on the Government to set a date for a referendum on the public ownership of water services to ensure against any future privatisation of the national utility. SIPTU Sector Organiser, Brendan O’Brien, said: “It...

SIPTU calls on government to take immediate action to honour terms of security ERO

by | Aug 25, 2022 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2022

SIPTU representatives have called on the Government to immediately act to ensure that the terms of an Employment Regulation Order (ERO) for the security industry are honoured following an injunction being secured yesterday (Wednesday, 24th August) by a small...

Survey reveals childcare facilities face potential closures due to staffing crisis

by | Aug 22, 2022 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2022

A survey of more than 1,977 managers and staff in the Early Years (childcare) sector has indicated that many services may be restricted or face potential closure due to an inability to recruit and retain staff. The Early Years Staffing Survey, which is...

SIPTU members at De La Salle College, Waterford to ballot for strike action in outsourcing dispute

by | Aug 18, 2022 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2022

SIPTU members employed by De La Salle College, Waterford are to ballot for industrial and strike action and strike following a decision by management to unilaterally outsource their employment to a private sector provider. SIPTU Organiser, Con Casey,...