by | Sep 7, 2024 | History, Latest News, The Sunday Read
Nestled in the sleepy countryside of county Leitrim, Effrinagh is a small village that holds a significant place in the hearts of many Irish trade unionists. Its picturesque green fields and winding country roads charmingly disguise its importance as the birthplace of...
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...
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 | Sep 1, 2024 | History, Latest News
What women’s voices do we hear from the Lockout narrative? Perhaps the best known, in 2013 terms, would be that of Rosie Hackett, the meek-looking and tiny Jacob’s biscuit factory worker, trade unionist and protester. For long an unsung hero of the Dublin Lockout and...
by | Aug 30, 2024 | Latest News, Latest News Home, Public Administration and Community
SIPTU has called on the Board of Amnesty International Ireland to use every means at its disposal to work to secure the employment of its staff in Ireland who are due to be laid off next month as the human rights organisation struggles with a financial crisis. SIPTU...
by | Aug 29, 2024 | Latest News
The SIPTU ‘Our Union, Our Team’ campaign, which demands respect for FAI workers, will increase its activities next month with the announcement of several high-profile supporters, a campaign of political pressure through the local authorities and will be maintaining...
