by | Jun 4, 2024 | SIPTU Bulletin
The Health Division was recently advised of a decision of local HSE management to request that a member should not attend their workplace due to being deemed to be a close contact with a confirmed case of measles. The Union understands that the individual did not have...
by | Jun 2, 2024 | Latest News Home, SIPTU Bulletin
With the EU Directive on Adequate Minimum Wages and a national action plan to promote collective bargaining on the horizon, now is the time to shine a light on workers’ rights. In Ireland, trade unions including SIPTU, the Communication Workers’ Union, Mandate...
by | May 31, 2024 | SIPTU Bulletin
Talks between SIPTU representatives and officials from the Department of Social Protection have begun for a new pay agreement for members employed in the Rural Social Scheme, Tús, Job Initiative and as Community Employment Supervisors. SIPTU Organiser, Peter O’Brien,...
by | May 31, 2024 | SIPTU Bulletin
The inaugural ‘Early Years Union’ conference for workers in that sector was held on 6th April in Liberty Hall Theatre.Early Years Educators and Managers attended and debated a series of motions on the future of the sector including how to achieve a minimum baseline...
by | May 31, 2024 | SIPTU Bulletin
More than 80 delegates attended a successful Community Sector Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Portlaoise on 25th April to consider the next stages in the campaign by SIPTU members to achieve fair pay and respect for workers. Addressing the meeting in the Midlands Park...
by | May 31, 2024 | SIPTU Bulletin
The SIPTU Community Sector is currently organising into the Union workers in Bohemian FC. The Sector is also seeking to engage with other League of Ireland clubs on the value of union membership. SIPTU Sector Organiser, Brendan Carr, said: “This is an important...
