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Report shows major pay gap between Health Care Assistants in public and private employment

by | Dec 8, 2024 | Latest News,Latest News Home,The Sunday Read | 0 Comments

A new report from EPSU has revealed a significant pay gap between the earnings of Health Care Assistants in the public and private sectors in some European countries, including Ireland.

SIPTU DGS calls on left parties to build a real alternative government while in opposition 

by | Dec 6, 2024 | Latest News,Latest News Home | 0 Comments

SIPTU Deputy General Secretary, Greg Ennis, has called on Sinn Féin, Labour and the Social Democrats to work together to build a real alternative government to present to voters in time for the next General Election

SIPTU to consult Section 39 Organisation members on industrial action on pay claim

by | Dec 3, 2024 | Latest News,Latest News Home,SIPTU Bulletin | 0 Comments

SIPTU is to begin a process of consultation with members in Section 39 Organisations concerning industrial action over the issue of Government inaction in relation to a...

Respect at Work campaign hails ‘new political consensus’ on workers’ rights

by | Nov 28, 2024 | Latest News,Latest News Home | 0 Comments

The Respect at Work campaign has today hailed a "new political consensus on workers' rights" after its General Election pledge received support from across the spectrum.

SIPTU DGS says Irish failure on workers’ rights will see industrial action and protest

by | Nov 21, 2024 | Latest News,Latest News Home | 0 Comments

SIPTU Deputy General Secretary Greg Ennis, has forecast industrial unrest and protest due to the Government’s failure to implement a new EU Directive that should necessitate the introduction of greater protections for trade union activists

SIPTU calls for public childcare Provision in Election Campaign

by | Nov 15, 2024 | Latest News,Latest News Home | 0 Comments

The Early Years Union - SIPTU has today (Friday, 15th November) published its election demands to radically transform childcare for parents, children, educators and providers.