The SIPTU Public Administration and Community (PAC) Division Biennial Delegate Conference was held in Salthill, Galway during October.
Both motions proposed by the Education Sector were passed unanimously. Keith Flynn (Ollscoil na Gailimhe) and Willie Bissett (Trinity College Dublin) proposed and seconded the motion welcoming the strengthening of the outsourcing provisions within the Public Services Agreement, particularly the reaffirmation of the commitment to the use of direct labour. They called on the PAC Division to roll out training and information for shop stewards to maximize the effectiveness of these provisions
Brian Bugler (UCC) and Aurelia Sicard (DCU) proposed and seconded the Sector’s motion calling on the Union to initiate a campaign to educate public sector workers about the benefits of union membership and the importance of solidarity.