SIPTU says Budget failed to deal with long-term funding for Third Level education

by | Oct 15, 2020 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2020

SIPTU representatives have said that the measures for funding further and higher education announced in Budget 2021 yesterday (Tuesday, 13th October), deal with short term issues related to the Covid-19 crisis but not the long-term funding of the sector....

SIPTU says Budget 2021 fails to deal with impact of the Covid-19 crisis on public transport

by | Oct 14, 2020 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2020

SIPTU representatives have said that the additional €1 billion investment in public transport announced in Budget 2021 will not be sufficient to deal with the massive impact of the Covid-19 crisis on oil services. SIPTU Sector Organiser, John Murphy,...

SIPTU says Budget 2021 has failed to support Aviation workers affected by COVID-19 crisis

by | Oct 14, 2020 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2020

SIPTU Aviation Sector Organiser, Neil McGowan, said: “Workers in the aviation industry across the country have suffered a huge loss of employment and a devastating decrease in working hours and earnings due to the collapse in passenger numbers as a...

Irish Equity calls for more support for Arts workers

by | Oct 14, 2020 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2020

Irish Equity has said that Budget 2021 does not provide enough support for artists, theatre and entertainment workers. Karan O Loughlin, Irish Equity Organiser, said: “While the announcement by Arts minister, Catherine Martin, of...

SIPTU says linking budget funding increases to reform will ensure equitable recovery

by | Oct 13, 2020 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2020

SIPTU has called for the increased funding in Budget 2021 to assist the sectors worst hit by the Covid-19 pandemic to be linked to reforms to ensure improved working conditions and an equitable recovery. SIPTU General Secretary, Joe Cunningham said: “While...

SIPTU calls for EU and UK free trade agreement which delivers for working people

by | Oct 13, 2020 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2020

SIPTU has joined with unions across Europe to call on the negotiators of a new EU and UK free trade agreement to prioritise the interests of working people and ensure the maintenance of employment. SIPTU Deputy General Secretary, Gerry McCormack, said:...