by | Nov 30, 2023 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2023
SIPTU has given a cautious welcome to today's statement that Tara Mines is to reopen in the second quarter of 2024. However, the union has said that any further delays "would not be acceptable," citing the previous reopening in 2001. John...
by | Nov 24, 2023 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2023
SIPTU members have expressed their solidarity with the victims of the vicious attack on Parnell Square in Dublin yesterday and, in particular, of the young girl and childcare worker who were so badly injured. SIPTU Deputy General Secretary, John King...
by | Nov 24, 2023 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2023
SIPTU has said that the proposed outsourcing of Shannon Heritage DAC staff will result in redundancies at some of Ireland's most iconic tourist sites. Workers are still reeling from the announcement that Clare County Council intends to outsource the food and...
by | Nov 21, 2023 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2023
SIPTU representatives have condemned the Tara Mines management for its "abject failure" after weeks of negotiations failed to agree a facilitation process. Workers at Tara Mines have been temporarily laid off for 130 days, which the union describes as...
by | Nov 20, 2023 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2023
SIPTU has welcomed the announcement by Minister for Social Protection, Heather Humphreys, at the Fine Gael Ard Fheis that the Government intends to introduce pay-related Jobseeker's Benefit but says the approach proposed is "nowhere near good...
