NEW Early Years MINIMUM rates of pay

NEW Early Years MINIMUM rates of pay

The minimum rates of pay for Educators, Lead Educators, Deputy Managers and Managers working in Early Years and School Age Childcare are finally set to increase following protracted talks with employer representatives.   The current minimum rates will increase by...
SIPTU European Elections Hustings

SIPTU European Elections Hustings

The EU Directive on Adequate Minimum Wages and a national action plan to promote collective bargaining is firmly on the horizon.  In Ireland, SIPTU and other trade unions are leading the charge over the Directive under the Respect at Work banner.  Our message is...
Long Covid scheme discussed at WRC

Long Covid scheme discussed at WRC

The most recent conciliation conference regarding workers with Long Covid took place at the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) in early May. The discussions to date have centred around two cohorts of staff. The first group of staff are those presently in the...
Recently released HSE HR Circulars

Recently released HSE HR Circulars

 HR Circular 001 2024 Amendments to Department of Health Consolidated Salary Scales for 1.10.2023 HR Circular 002 2024 Domestic Violence Policy and Paid Leave HR Circular 003 2024 Application of 1.2.22 pay adjustments for Sectoral Bargaining Unit HR Circular 004 2024...