by | Sep 4, 2024 | Campaigns, Latest News
Workers want to unionise and be protected from employer retaliation. This is the message that the Respect at Work campaign is delivering to politicians and policy makers across the country in recent months. TDs and MEPs in the Government and opposition parties are on...
by | Aug 14, 2024 | Campaigns, Latest News, Services
The SIPTU ‘Our Union, Our Team’ campaign, which demands respect for FAI workers, carried out a leaflet and banner drop at the Sligo Rovers vs Shelbourne match in the Showgrounds, Magheraboy, County Sligo. SIPTU Services Divisional Organiser, Teresa Hannick, said:...
by | Jul 28, 2024 | Campaigns, The Sunday Read
Late last year, the premiere of a new documentary made on Ireland’s forgotten housing rebellion, was screened to a sold-out audience in Liberty Hall theatre by the Community Action Tenants Union (CATU) to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Ireland’s last...
by | Apr 25, 2024 | Latest News, Right to Organise
Join SIPTU for Union Week! SIPTU is celebrating Union Week with information stalls and events across Ireland. Here’s where you can find us: Dublin: Mater Hospital: Monday, April 29th, 2-3 PM & Thursday, May 2nd, 12-2 PM Beaumont Hospital: Thursday, May 2nd,...
by | Feb 24, 2024 | Campaigns, General News, The Sunday Read
It seemed straightforward. Back in 2018, the Government committed to linking state contributory pension payments to 34 per cent of average wages. At the time, pension payments were already close to that benchmark. However, in subsequent years pension payments were...
by | Feb 2, 2024 | Campaigns, General News, Latest News, The Sunday Read
An effective website that showcases the union’s activities and achievements and clearly conveys the benefits of being a SIPTU member is a cornerstone of a comprehensive communications strategy writes Ethel Buckley, Deputy General Secretary for Organising and...