by | Feb 9, 2023 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2023
SIPTU representatives have called on the HSE and the Minister of Health, Stephen Donnelly, to develop an emergency plan to deal with the deficits in cancer services resulting from a 30% shortfall in radiation therapists. SIPTU Sector Organiser, John...
by | Feb 7, 2023 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2023
SIPTU representatives will raise the disparity in supports for assaulted health sector staff at a meeting of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health, tomorrow (Wednesday, 8th February). The Committee is meeting to discuss the safety and welfare of workers...
by | Feb 3, 2023 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2022
The Government should raise the minimum wage to at least €12 per hour, according to SIPTU Services Division Organiser, Teresa Hannick. “The Low Pay Commission’s recommendation of an 80-cent increase to €11.30 per hour fails to take...
by | Feb 3, 2023 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2022
The SIPTU Workers Rights Centre (WRC) secured an award for a hospitality worker who was dismissed from her job at a busy bar and restaurant in county Galway after she requested time off over the Christmas period. SIPTU WRC Advocate, Shonagh Byrne, said:...
by | Jan 30, 2023 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2023
Workers temporarily transferred to the UK by the construction company, Roadbridge, who lost their jobs when the business went into receivership last year, have won a significant increase in their redundancy payments at the Workplace Relations...
