by | Feb 20, 2024 | Latest News
SIPTU has launched the ‘Respect Transport Workers’ campaign to demand greater safeguards for staff on bus, rail and Luas networks following a survey by the Union that revealed more than 80% suffered regular incidents of abuse. Launching the campaign in Liberty Hall in...
by | Feb 14, 2024 | Latest News
The trade union movement has come together to create a national public relations campaign to promote the benefits of trade union membership. The publicity campaign is aimed at raising awareness of trade unions particularly among young workers. The campaign launched...
by | Feb 12, 2024 | Latest News, Private Sector, Public Sector, The Sunday Read
Sometimes we hear that the Government is over-flowing with money, with a massive surplus in the billions of euros. Other times, we hear the Government is running a deficit. Which is it? Is it raining Euros or are we in the red? It all boils down to corporate tax...
by | Feb 11, 2024 | Latest News, Public Sector
Last November, the people of Dublin were shocked and appalled following riots in the city during which bus drivers and firefighters were attacked and abused, buses and a Luas train were burned out and shops looted. The rampage was sparked by far-right elements who...
by | Feb 6, 2024 | General News, Latest News, Transport
In absence of improved pay offer, bus and rail workers will take a three-day strike action at the end of the month Public transport workers in Northern Ireland have deferred strike action to give political leaders at Stormont space to make an improved pay offer....
by | Feb 2, 2024 | Campaigns, General News, Latest News, The Sunday Read
An effective website that showcases the union’s activities and achievements and clearly conveys the benefits of being a SIPTU member is a cornerstone of a comprehensive communications strategy writes Ethel Buckley, Deputy General Secretary for Organising and...
