SIPTU members will hold protests in Dublin, Galway and Waterford tomorrow (Wednesday, 6th July) to mark the second day of strike action by care and community sector workers in a long running dispute in which they are seeking their first pay rise in 14 years. SIPTU Public Administration and Community Division Organiser, Adrian Kane, said: “Today (Tuesday, 5th July), our members employed by the Irish Wheelchair Association held a one-day work stoppage. This was very successful in highlighting the demand for pay justice for care and community sector workers. “On pickets across the country our members were overwhelmed by the strong support shown by the public for the strike, with many welcoming the fact the workers were standing up for pay justice in the midst of the worsening cost of living crisis.” He added: “Tomorrow (Wednesday, 6th July), SIPTU members in selected community sector organisations, with a particular focus on county Galway and county Waterford, are taking a similar stand. They will be conducting 24-hour work stoppages and attending protests in Dublin, Galway and Waterford. “Their demand is simple and it is for the Government to engage with these workers and their union representatives to discuss funding so they can have their first pay rise in 14 years.” The protests tomorrow (Wednesday, 6th July) are taking place as follows: • Dublin: Protest outside Department of Social Protection offices, Áras Mhic Dhiarmada, Bus Áras, Store Street, Dublin 1, from 12 noon – 2.00 p.m. • Waterford: Protest outside the Department of Social Protection Office, Government Buildings, Cork Road, Waterford, from 12 noon – 2.00 p.m. • Galway: Protest in Eyre Square, 12 noon – 2.00 p.m. The industrial action by SIPTU members is part of the Valuing Community campaign for pay justice for workers in the community sector and Section 39 organisations which is supported by SIPTU, ICTU, Fórsa and the INMO.
Protests in Dublin, Galway and Waterford on day-two of community sector strike tomorrow
