by | Aug 16, 2024 | Latest News, Latest News Home
The SIPTU Workers’ Rights Centre has secured an award of €11,500 against Deputy Violet Anne Wynne in a case concerning a worker who was unfairly dismissed, without any proper recourse to fair procedures, by the TD. In its decision the Workplace Relations Commission...
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...
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 | Aug 9, 2024 | History, Latest News
Wexford’s industrialised character was unique in southern Ireland and derived from the town’s seafaring and trading links with Bristol. The foundry industry had become well established in the town by the end of the nineteenth century. In June 1911, dockworkers became...
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...
by | Aug 8, 2024 | Latest News, SIPTU Bulletin
SIPTU College has launched a restructured SIPTU Education and Development Support (Scholarship) Scheme, following its suspension during the Covid-19 pandemic. SIPTU Head of College, Eira Gallagher, said: “Activism comes in various forms, including community...
