by | Dec 9, 2024 | SIPTU Bulletin
A new report from the European Federation of Public Service Unions (EPSU) has revealed a significant pay gap between the earnings of Health Care Assistants (HCAs) in the public and private sectors in some European countries, including Ireland. The study drew from the...
by | Dec 9, 2024 | SIPTU Bulletin
SIPTU members have continued the campaigning in opposition to the HSE’s Pay and Numbers Strategy throughout the month of November. Most recently, protests took place at Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise on November 27th and St. Vincent’s University Hospital in...
by | Dec 9, 2024 | SIPTU Bulletin
SIPTU has commenced a process of consultation with members in Section 39 Organisations concerning industrial action over the issue of Government inaction in relation to a longstanding pay claim in the sector. SIPTU Sector Organiser, Damian Ginley, said: “Despite...
by | Dec 9, 2024 | SIPTU Bulletin
SIPTU members in the Nursing and Midwifery Sector are reminded that all nurses and midwives who practice in Ireland must be registered on the Register of Nurses and Midwives which is maintained by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI). The current annual...
by | Dec 9, 2024 | SIPTU Bulletin
Dear Members, As 2024 comes to a close, I want to extend my warmest wishes to you and your loved ones for a happy Christmas and a peaceful, prosperous New Year on behalf of our Union. This year has been marked by significant challenges across the Irish health service....
by | Dec 5, 2024 | SIPTU Bulletin
The SIPTU Education Sector lost one of its leading activists and former Sector Presidents with the unexpected death of Kieran ‘Jack’ McGinley on 25th November. Jack dedicated 45 years to Trinity College, where he worked as a librarian,earning respect and admiration...
