SIPTU says EPA report findings make sale of Bord na Mona Recycling untenable 

by | Dec 17, 2024 | Energy Sector, Latest News, Latest News Home, Transport, Energy, Aviation and Construction

SIPTU has stated that the proposed sale by the State of Bord Na Mona Recycling is untenable in light of a new Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) report which says Ireland will miss its mandatory EU recycling targets that apply from 2025 onwards. SIPTU Transport,...

Respect Transport Workers to present Travel Safe proposal in Leinster House

by | Nov 4, 2024 | Latest News, Latest News Home, Transport Sector, Transport, Energy, Aviation and Construction

SIPTU will host an information meeting for Oireachtas members and the media on the Union’s proposal for a new Public Transport Police Service contained in its recently published report Travel Safe.  SIPTU Transport, Energy, Aviation, and Construction Divisional...

SIPTU outlines proposal for new Transport Police pilot scheme for Dublin, Cork and Limerick

by | Oct 22, 2024 | Latest News, Latest News Home, Transport, Energy, Aviation and Construction

SIPTU has launched a costed proposal for a new National Public Transport Police (NPTP) with an initial pilot scheme involving 125 officers based in Dublin, Cork and Limerick, at a press conference in Liberty Hall. SIPTU Transport, Energy, Aviation and Construction...

‘Our Union, Our Team’ suspends actions to allow meeting with FAI

by | Sep 6, 2024 | Latest News, Transport, Energy, Aviation and Construction

SIPTU members employed in the Football Association of Ireland (FAI) have suspended banner and leaflet drop actions that are part of the ‘Our Union, Our Team’ campaign after management agreed to a meeting to discuss their outstanding issues on Wednesday, 11th...

Victimisation highlights need for protections for union activists

by | Aug 15, 2024 | Latest News, Latest News Home, Transport, Energy, Aviation and Construction

Claims of worker victimisation on a state-funded construction project on the North Quays in Waterford City highlights the need for Government action on a new EU Directive which necessitates effective legal protections for trade union activists, according to SIPTU...

SIPTU members shocked and saddened by closure of Aer Lingus Cargo Operation in Shannon Airport

by | Aug 8, 2024 | Latest News, Transport, Energy, Aviation and Construction

SIPTU members working in Aer Lingus (IAG) Cargo in Shannon Airport were left shocked and saddened by a sudden announcement yesterday (Wednesday 7th August) that the cargo operation is set to close.  SIPTU Industrial Organiser, Andrew Clune said: “Our members...