by | Oct 24, 2013 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2013
SIPTU is holding an information meeting for HSE Home Helps at 4.00 p.m. on Thursday 31st October at the Glasshouse Hotel in Sligo. The meeting will discuss the recent Labour Court recommendation concerning Home Helps’ contracts of employment which establishes a...
by | Oct 24, 2013 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2013
The National Executive Council (NEC) of SIPTU has declared its deep disappointment at yesterday’s revelation that the Budget changes to pension tax relief for very high earners will now yield only €120 million as against the €250 million promised this...
by | Oct 22, 2013 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2013
A permanent liquidator was appointed to the jewellery manufacturer, Andersen Ireland Ltd, Rathkeale, Co. Limerick, at the High Court on Monday (21st October). SIPTU Organiser, Denis Gormalley, said: “Almost half of the...
by | Oct 22, 2013 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2013
Youth campaign groups, representing young workers, the unemployed and students will protest proposals contained in Budget 2014 to cut Job Seekers Allowance for those under 26 by forming a 'Dáil queue' on Kildare Street, Dublin,...
by | Oct 22, 2013 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2013
Many SIPTU pensioners were among the several thousand people who gathered outside the Dáil this afternoon (Tuesday, 22nd October) to protest against a series of cuts in Budget 2014 which target the elderly and young. Among those who addressed the...