by | Aug 10, 2024 | SIPTU Bulletin
President of Ireland Michael D Higgins and has wife Sabina Higgins gave a warm and comradely welcome to representatives of SIPTU and the wider trade union movement at a special garden party held in Áras an Uachtaráin, on 30th June. In a rousing speech, President...
by | Aug 8, 2024 | Latest News, Transport, Energy, Aviation and Construction
SIPTU members working in Aer Lingus (IAG) Cargo in Shannon Airport were left shocked and saddened by a sudden announcement yesterday (Wednesday 7th August) that the cargo operation is set to close. SIPTU Industrial Organiser, Andrew Clune said: “Our members...
by | Aug 8, 2024 | Latest News, SIPTU Bulletin
SIPTU College has launched a restructured SIPTU Education and Development Support (Scholarship) Scheme, following its suspension during the Covid-19 pandemic. SIPTU Head of College, Eira Gallagher, said: “Activism comes in various forms, including community...
by | Aug 6, 2024 | SIPTU Bulletin
A new documentary, supported by SIPTU, on Ireland’s forgotten housing rebellion of the 1970s, will be shown at the Irish Film Institute (IFI) in Dublin on Tuesday, 6th August at 6.30 pm. “The Rent Strike” is a powerful reminder of the impact that collective action can...
by | Aug 6, 2024 | SIPTU Bulletin
SIPTU launched a new Gender Inclusive Language Toolkit developed by the Union’s National Equality Committee, during Pride week in June. The Equality Committee (pictured above) comprises the Union’s Honorary President, Mary O’Sullivan, Honorary Vice President, Alan...
