SIPTU defers industrial action at Lisk Ireland following offer on pay and conditions

by | Apr 13, 2022 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2022

SIPTU representatives decided on Wednesday, 13th April, to defer industrial action at LISK Ireland in Gort, Co. Galway, which was scheduled for Thursday 14th April. The move is in response to engagement at local level that has resulted in an...

SIPTU to seek greater pay increases across private sector to offset inflation

by | Apr 11, 2022 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2022

SIPTU members across the private sector will seek pay increases to match the rising costs of living and will re-negotiate existing pay deals which fall short of inflation. Following a meeting of the union’s sector organisers, SIPTU Deputy General...

Irish Equity seeks parity of treatment with UK/NI colleagues on ROI film productions

by | Apr 11, 2022 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2022

Members of Irish Equity have approved the use of UK Equity collectively bargained agreements on international film co-productions shooting in Ireland. These agreements allow for its members to be engaged on terms and conditions equal to, and not less than,...

Unions say artists basic income scheme a positive development but more clarity needed

by | Apr 5, 2022 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2022

Unions representing performance workers, SIPTU, Irish Equity and the MUI, have welcomed the announcement today (Tuesday, 5th April) of a Basic Income for the Arts pilot scheme which will provide a security of income for three years for up to...

SIPTU members in LISK Ireland Ltd in Galway begin industrial action

by | Apr 4, 2022 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2022

SIPTU members employed in LISK Ireland Ltd commenced a campaign of industrial action at its manufacturing plant in Gort, county Galway, this morning (Monday, 4th April) with a work stoppage that began at 8.00 a.m. and will conclude at 12 midnight....

SIPTU members to take industrial action at LISK Ireland Ltd on 4th April

by | Mar 31, 2022 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2022

SIPTU members employed in LISK Ireland Ltd will commence industrial action at its manufacturing plant in Gort, county Galway at 8.00 a.m. on Monday, 4th April, in a dispute resulting from the failure of the company to engage with union...