by | Jan 21, 2013 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2013
SIPTU President Jack O’Connor has paid tribute to leading trade unionist and human rights campaigner, Inez McCormack, who passed away today (21st January). “Inez McCormack’s work as a defender of working people and campaigner for peace...
by | Jan 21, 2013 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2013
Workers at the Old Darnley Lodge, who are on day five of a sit-in at the hotel in Athboy, Co. Meath, have launched a publicity campaign to highlight their call for a meeting with Mitrespor, the managers of the business, who have not been...
by | Jan 18, 2013 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2013
SIPTU has called on the Government to initiate an extensive investigation into all aspects of the meat industry including traceability from farm to plate, health and safety issues and employment practices. SIPTU Agriculture, Ingredients, Food and...
by | Jan 18, 2013 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2013
SIPTU has welcomed the decision by Dunnes Stores to concede to a 3% pay claim and said that similar increases will be sought for workers at other retail companies. SIPTU Organiser, Graham Macken, said: "Following the serving of a pay claim for 3% on...
by | Jan 17, 2013 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2013
SIPTU has called on the HSE to end its attempts to recruit 1,000 nurses and midwives on 80% of the staff nurse salary scale following the refusal of graduates to sign up to the scheme. SIPTU Organiser, Kevin Figgis, said: “The announcement...
