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Early Years - SIPTU women on the Frontline of Covid
SIPTU Women on the Frontline of Covid - Eilish Balfe
Raise the Roof - Homes for All
A new plan to end the housing crisis.
SIPTU welcomes Supreme Court ruling confirming SEO legislation is constitutional
SIPTU representatives have welcomed the judgement of the Supreme Court today (Friday, 18th June) which confirms that the legislation underpinning the Sectoral Employment Order (SEO) structure is constitutional. Read More
SIPTU seeks meeting with HSE and management of Camphill in Duffcarrig over threat to facility
SIPTU representatives are seeking an urgent meeting with the HSE and management of the Camphill community at Duffcarrig, in Gorey, county Wexford following the decision by the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) to cancel the registration of the care facility. Read More
SIPTU says POBAL report reveals low pay forcing childcare professionals out of sector
SIPTU Big Start Campaign representatives have said that the Early Years Sector Profile Report by the State funding agency POBAL, which was published today (Tuesday, 15th June), has revealed that low pay is continuing to force childcare professionals out of the sector. Read More
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- SIPTU calls for 100% compensation for mica homeowners in advance of protest >
- SIPTU says immediate action needed to support aviation following flight cancellations >
- SIPTU members in FAI publish plan for development of soccer in Ireland >
- SIPTU will look to build on proposals contained in Sick Leave Bill >
- Unions call for empowered local government with greater control over public services >
- SIPTU welcomes ECJ ruling against temporary recruitment agencies >
- Raise the Roof Campaign Supports Right to Housing Call >
- SIPTU warns Economic Recovery Plan falls short due to lack of worker participation >
- ICTU response to National Resilience and Recovery Plan >
- Mayo and Galway politicians voice opposition to privatisation of Local Employment Services >
James Connolly Commemoration 2021
SIPTU Deputy General Secretary, Ethel Buckley, addressing James Connolly commemoration.
Singer and MUI member Niamh Parsons
Singer and Musicians Union of Ireland member Niamh Parsons, on the work and life of a performer in a pandemic.
Early Years - Pay us our Worth
Our work is still underpaid and undervalued
Frontline Heroes Tallaght Hospital
In early March, a film crew from SIPTU Health gained exclusive access to film our members on the frontline in Tallaght University Hospital, Dublin.
SIPTU Women on the Frontline of Covid
SIPTU Home Care assistant Ber Naughton describes working on the frontline during the Covid-19 crisis.
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More Power to You Campaign
Local Government touches every aspect of our daily lives and affects every citizen – young and old alike. It affects our schools, our homes, our public parks. It’s in our work, our play and our recreation.
Low Pay Republic: Combatting Low Pay in the Irish Labour Market
Low pay is endemic in the Irish Republic. One in five workers is officially categorised as ‘low-paid’ – that is over 300,000 women and men.
Cross party political support for Stop67 campaign
STOP67 campaigners set out our strategy and policy objectives.
Construction trade unions and employers sign safety at work protocol for sites
The Construction Industry Federation (CIF) and the Trade Union Federation (TUF) signed a Return to Work Safety Protocol on Friday, 12th March at a Collen Construction site in Haymarket, Dublin. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, the site has been closed since 8th January.
Supporting Quality
Protecting quality jobs in Ireland and promoting Irish quality products.
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