by | Oct 14, 2020 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2020
Irish Equity has said that Budget 2021 does not provide enough support for artists, theatre and entertainment workers. Karan O Loughlin, Irish Equity Organiser, said: “While the announcement by Arts minister, Catherine Martin, of...
by | Oct 13, 2020 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2020
SIPTU representatives have said that Budget 2021 has failed to address the crisis of low pay for workers and high fees for families in the childcare sector. SIPTU Head of Organising, Darragh O’Connor, said: “Low pay for workers in the childcare...
by | Oct 13, 2020 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2020
SIPTU has called for the increased funding in Budget 2021 to assist the sectors worst hit by the Covid-19 pandemic to be linked to reforms to ensure improved working conditions and an equitable recovery. SIPTU General Secretary, Joe Cunningham said: “While...
by | Oct 13, 2020 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2020
SIPTU has joined with unions across Europe to call on the negotiators of a new EU and UK free trade agreement to prioritise the interests of working people and ensure the maintenance of employment. SIPTU Deputy General Secretary, Gerry McCormack, said:...
by | Oct 9, 2020 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2020
The STOP67 campaign played a major role in the decision of the Government to defer the proposed increase in the pension age to 67 years. The campaign includes SIPTU, the National Women’s Council of Ireland (NCWI), Age Action and Active Retirement...
