by | May 20, 2025 | Aviation Sector, SIPTU Bulletin, Transport, Energy, Aviation and Construction
The Aviation Sector hosted an information stand at Dublin Airport on 1st May to celebrate Trade Union Week. The stand generated a lot of discussion with existing members and garnered a lot of interest from those workers not in a union. Trade Union Week is a week-long...
by | May 20, 2025 | Aviation Sector, SIPTU Bulletin, Transport, Energy, Aviation and Construction
The Aviation Sector Annual General Meeting (AGM) took place on 19th March in Portlaoise, County Laois. The well-attended event saw constructive discussions on several issues. SIPTU Deputy General Secretary, Greg Ennis and TEAC Divisional Organiser, Willie Noone both...
by | May 20, 2025 | Aviation Sector, SIPTU Bulletin, Transport, Energy, Aviation and Construction
By Niall Phillips The 1st of May, or first Monday in May, is a national public holiday in many countries. Workers in Ireland first benefited from this public holiday in 1994. Do you know why 1st of May is a public holiday in so many countries around the world?...
by | May 20, 2025 | Aviation Sector, SIPTU Bulletin, Transport, Energy, Aviation and Construction
A member of the SIPTU Aviation Sector who had their employment terminated during their probation period has secured a payment of €8,000 at the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC). The worker commenced employment on 5th February 2024 and was informed that their job...
by | May 20, 2025 | Aviation Sector, SIPTU Bulletin, Transport, Energy, Aviation and Construction
A comprehensive pay agreement was reached between SIPTU and Aer Arann resulting in significant pay increases of approximately 20% for our members operating and living on the Aran Islands. Pay talks for our members working on the Aran Islands, where the cost-of-living...
