SIPTU members shocked at Bank of Ireland closures announcement

by | Mar 1, 2021 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2021

SIPTU members were shocked to hear this morning that Bank of Ireland has announced the closure of 103 branches in its branch network, including 15 in the North and 88 in Republic of Ireland. SIPTU Organiser, Peadar Nolan said: “This has come as a...

SIPTU members in Camphill Community in Wexford vote for strike action

by | Feb 26, 2021 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2021

SIPTU members in working in Camphill Communities, Duffcarrig, county Wexford have voted unanimously in favour of industrial action in a dispute over funding and working conditions. The first 24-hour stoppage will take place from 8.00 a.m. on Friday,...

New Global Union Report: Pandemic places long-term care work among world’s most dangerous jobs

by | Feb 25, 2021 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2021

UNI Global Union, which represents 2 million care workers worldwide, today said the COVID-19 pandemic has made nursing homes some of the most hazardous—and even deadly—workplaces in the world. In a new report released today—The Most...

SIPTU tells Minister that its local authority members will not be forced into Irish Water

by | Feb 23, 2021 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2021

SIPTU representatives explained that union members will not accept any attempt to force the transfer from their employment with local authorities to Irish Water, during a meeting today with the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage,...

SIPTU members in Ulster Bank seek assurances on any transfer of business

by | Feb 19, 2021 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2021

SIPTU members in Ulster Bank, who learned today that it is to close its doors after 160 years of trading, are seeking assurances about their future. SIPTU Organiser, Peadar Nolan said: “SIPTU members in Ulster Bank are deeply disappointed with...

Workers welcome successful conclusion of their industrial action at Newry, Mourne and Down District Council

by | Feb 18, 2021 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2021

Management commits to address all workforce concerns in comprehensive agreement to end dispute. Any council worker who loses out in the management-trade union led job evaluation process will receive between £500 and £7,500 in compensation. Trade...