Sláintecare essential to reform of dysfunctional healthcare system says Shortall

by | Oct 26, 2022 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2022

Full implementation of the Sláintecare policy is essential for the effective reform of our health and social care services, Social Democrats co-leader, Róisín Shortall, told the SIPTU Health Division Biennial Delegate Conference...

SIPTU Deputy General Secretary says public sector funding faces 5% cut by 2025

by | Oct 26, 2022 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2022

Funding for the public sector faces a 5% cut in real terms by 2025, which will result in a decline in services, SIPTU Deputy General Secretary, John King, told the SIPTU Health Division Biennial Delegate Conference in Waterford today...

SIPTU member wins €18,000 for discriminatory dismissal due to temporary disability

by | Oct 24, 2022 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2022

The SIPTU Workers Rights Centre secured an award of €18,000, at the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC), for a member who was dismissed by a private parking company because he needed time off following shoulder surgery. SIPTU Workers Rights...

SIPTU members meet Minister for Health to demand Covid-19 payment for contract workers

by | Oct 21, 2022 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2022

SIPTU worker representatives met with the Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly, this morning (Friday, 21st October) to demand that the Covid-19 recognition payment is paid to frontline healthcare workers employed by contract companies. The Minister...

INMO and SIPTU statement on HSE decision to close Clifden District Hospital

by | Oct 21, 2022 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2022

The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation and SIPTU have said the sudden decision to close Clifden District Hospital is shocking and emergency engagement is needed with staff and representatives through the auspices of the Workplace Relations Commission. INMO...

SIPTU says pay for Early Years professions must keep pace with Living Wage

by | Oct 20, 2022 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2022

SIPTU representatives have called for the pay rates of Early Years professionals to keep pace with the Living Wage following the announcement today (Thursday, 20th October) that it is to increase by 95 cents per hour. SIPTU Head of Organising, Darragh...