by | Jul 30, 2024 | SIPTU Bulletin
SIPTU, the Union for Care Workers, has said that collective bargaining rights in the care sector will be essential to addressing low pay and recruitment issues with in-home support services. SIPTU Sector Organiser, Sharon Cregan said: “On 19th June, IBEC...
by | Jul 30, 2024 | SIPTU Bulletin
The ICTU Staff Panel of Health Trade Unions has written to the HSE regarding the change of responsibility for disability services to the Department of Children, Equality Inclusion, Youth and Disability Services. The Staff Panel believes it is necessary to have a...
by | Jul 30, 2024 | SIPTU Bulletin
The ICTU Staff Panel of Health Trade Unions held a meeting with the HSE and Department of Health in July to discuss the use of the local bargaining clause of the recent Public Service Pay Agreement in the health sector. The current Public Service Agreement provides...
by | Jul 30, 2024 | SIPTU Bulletin
SIPTU Nursing members are continuing a campaign of highlighting and putting pressure on the HSE and Department of Health to address staffing deficits in Mental Health Services. The Union is continuing to argue for full-time contracts to be given to graduate nurses....
by | Jul 30, 2024 | SIPTU Bulletin
The ICTU group of healthcare unions representing staff in the HSE has said it remains concerned over the ability of the national health body to staff its services adequately, as it’s latest staffing strategy shows that vacancies up to the end of 2023 have been...
by | Jul 24, 2024 | SIPTU Bulletin
Dublin Port Company (DPC) has introduced a mandatory Health and Safety and security requirement called the Dublin Port Pass, for all port employees, tenants, contractors and visitors who require access to the Common User Areas in Dublin Port. The Dublin Port Pass...