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...

Taoiseach’s Taskforce for Dublin report proposals on waste and transport must be implemented

by | Oct 21, 2024 | Latest News, Latest News Home, SIPTU Bulletin

Proposals on waste re-municipalisation and increased security on public transport contained within the Dublin City Taskforce report, published on 21st October, must be implemented as a matter of urgency, says SIPTU. SIPTU Deputy General Secretary and Dublin City...

Our Union, Our Team campaign secures positive engagement with the FAI

by | Oct 21, 2024 | Latest News, Latest News Home, Services, SIPTU Bulletin

SIPTU has welcomed the progress that has been made by the Our Union, Our Team campaign and the Football Association of Ireland (FAI) Senior Leadership Team on issues concerning staff at the national sporting organisation, including pay and conditions following talks...

Talks seek to resolve Becton Dickinson redundancies dispute  

by | Oct 21, 2024 | Latest News, Latest News Home, Manufacturing, SIPTU Bulletin

Redundancy negotiations for over 100 SIPTU members affected by the planned closure of the Becton Dickinson (BD) plant in Drogheda, county Louth, have entered into a mediation process overseen by former Labour Court Chair Kevin Duffy.  SIPTU Sector Organiser, Andrea...

HSE staffing plan provokes protest campaign 

by | Oct 21, 2024 | Health, Latest News, Latest News Home, SIPTU Bulletin

SIPTU members, along with those in colleague health unions, are conducting a campaign of opposition to the HSE’s Pay and Numbers Strategy with public protests across the country in recent weeks. Lunchtime protests have been held at more than ten major health...

SIPTU escalate campaign in opposition to the HSE’s Pay and Numbers Strategy

by | Oct 9, 2024 | Health, Latest News, Latest News Home

SIPTU will today escalate the campaign in opposition to the HSE’s Pay and Number Strategy with further protests this week, highlighting member concerns that the policy will have a detrimental impact on services. SIPTU Sector Organiser, Damian Ginley, said: “Our...