SIPTU welcomes long-awaited increase to Early Years workers’ minimum pay rates

by | Jun 3, 2024 | Latest News, Latest News Home

SIPTU members employed in the Early Years education sector have welcomed the Government announcement that increased minimum pay rates for Early Years educators and managers will come into force with a new Employment Regulation Order (ERO) on 24th June. SIPTU Head of...

Putting Union Busting on the political agenda

by | Jun 2, 2024 | Latest News Home, SIPTU Bulletin

With the EU Directive on Adequate Minimum Wages and a national action plan to promote collective bargaining on the horizon, now is the time to shine a light on workers’ rights.   In Ireland, trade unions including SIPTU, the Communication Workers’ Union, Mandate...

SIPTU retained firefighters seek urgent WRC meeting on retainer increase 

by | May 31, 2024 | Latest News, Latest News Home

SIPTU retained firefighters are seeking an urgent meeting at the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) concerning the failure of the Government to follow through on a commitment for a significant second increase to their retainer payment.   SIPTU Sector Organiser,...

SIPTU members in the National Advocacy Service vote for strike action starts 12th June

by | May 31, 2024 | Latest News, Latest News Home, SIPTU Bulletin

SIPTU members employed in the National Advocacy Service (NAS), who provide free representation for adults with disabilities across Ireland, have served notice of strike action on their employer to commence on the morning of Wednesday, 12th June and continue until...

President hails Tressell Festival as a celebration of union culture 

by | May 26, 2024 | Latest News, Latest News Home, The Sunday Read

” Liberty Hall theatre was alive with debate and song for the Robert Tressell Festival which was held on 11th May. A daylong event of debate, drama and music to celebrate the Dublin born author of The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists, Robert Tressell, the...

SIPTU NEC condemns attack on union activist running for election in Dublin 

by | May 19, 2024 | Latest News, Latest News Home, The Sunday Read

The SIPTU National Executive Council (NEC) has strongly condemned a recent attack on Janet Horner, a union activist and candidate for the North Inner-City Local Electoral Area in Dublin’s upcoming local council elections. SIPTU NEC and ICTU Working Group to...