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EFFAT - Dignity and Respect for Agro Food Workers
4 million agricultural workers are employed in exploitative working conditions in Europe. Strong measures are urgently needed at national and EU level to prevent the practices shown in the video.
SIPTU confirms first round of work stoppages in Section 39 organisations
SIPTU representatives have confirmed the start of a nation-wide campaign of industrial action by members in Section 39 organisations resulting from a dispute involving the failure of the HSE to honour an agreement to restore the pay of these workers. Read More
SIPTU calls for Government action on dangerous conditions in meat processing industry
SIPTU representatives have called on the Government to immediately introduce key changes relating to workplace safety in the meat processing industry following the publication of new report revealing a “systemic culture” of dangerous working conditions in the sector. Read More
Workers at Newry, Mourne and Down District Council first day of strike action set for Thursday 3rd December
All four staff trade unions, Unite, GMB, NIPSA and SIPTU, agree first twenty-four hour action to defend pay and conditions Read More
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SIPTU Webinar - Rebuilding better public and community services for all
SIPTU Public Administration and Community Division Virtual Conference 2020. Read MORE.
We are Irish Equity
We are Irish Equity
Frontline Heroes essential workers
From treating and caring for the ill and vulnerable, providing public transport, maintaining essential supply chains, manufacturing medical devices and medicines, collecting refuse, cleaning, retail workers, administrators, maintaining our critical infrastructure and numerous other forms of essential work, SIPTU members are on the frontline of the Covid-19 Emergency.
Frontline Heroes keeping our hospitals clean
"If we weren't here, the place would come to a standstill, rooms would not be opening quick enough, doctors wouldn't be able to do there work, nurses wouldn't be able to do there work, it's a team effort and everybody has to help."
SIPTU members on the #Covid19 frontline
Essential workers stood by us during our time of crisis. Now it's time that we stand up for them.
Register now for the 'The Future of Collective Bargaining in Ireland' Webinar More information
"How compassionate was your manager during COVID-19? A new study examines the role of manager compassion during the pandemic. You can contribute to this important research HERE.
How to solve the housing crisis Webinar. Read More
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STOP67 Webinar
The STOP67 coalition has expressed its disappointment at the failure of the Government to appoint enough members to the Pension Commission who reflect the interests of those most affected by the proposed pension age increase and in particular organisations representing women and older people
SIPTU Webinar: Healing our Sick Pay System
The Covid-19 pandemic has highlighted the difficulties for many workers in obtaining sick pay. In response to the controversy that has arisen on this issue, the Government has indicated that it will commence a review into sick pay.
National Return to Work Safely Protocol
Exposure to COVID-19 is a public health risk which affects all citizens. The COVID-19 pandemic also has implications for all workplaces as it can present a health risk to workers and other persons at a place of work. The reopening of the economy goes hand-in-hand with the provision of public health measures to reduce the risk of spread of COVID-19 as well as the existing occupational health and safety measures.
Sisters of Charity workers staying strong and fighting for fairness
Sisters of Charity workers staying strong and fighting for fairness #PayUpSisters
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