SIPTU calls for Living Wage and sick pay for childcare workers in pre-budget submission

by | Sep 7, 2020 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2020

SIPTU has included a demand for a mandatory Living Wage and sick pay scheme for workers as part of its pre-budget submission for the childcare sector, launched today (Monday, 7th September). The measures are designed to ensure that children and families...

SIPTU members in BorgWarner in Tralee support intervention by WRC in dispute

by | Sep 4, 2020 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2020

SIPTU members employed at the car parts manufacturer BorgWarner in Tralee, county Kerry, have today (Friday, 4th September) indicated their support for the intervention of the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) in a dispute concerning redundancy...

SIPTU calls on Minister for Agriculture to save thousands of jobs in the forestry sector

by | Sep 3, 2020 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2020

SIPTU representatives have called for immediate action from the new Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue, to resolve problems in the regulatory and licencing system for tree felling that could result in thousands of job...

SIPTU members in St. Vincent’s Centre to transfer employment to COPE Foundation

by | Sep 3, 2020 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2020

SIPTU members in the St. Vincent’s Centre in Cork City are to transfer their employment to the COPE Foundation, which will result in improved terms and conditions of work and the maintenance of its vital services for residents. SIPTU Organiser,...

SIPTU seeks clarity on safety measures for third level students and staff

by | Sep 2, 2020 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2020

SIPTU representatives have written today (Wednesday, 2nd September) to the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Simon Harris, seeking clarification on the public health guidelines for the return of...

Sisters of Charity workers to hold public protest tomorrow

by | Sep 1, 2020 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2020

Sisters of Charity workers will hold a protest tomorrow (Wednesday, 2nd September) to highlight their demands for an urgent meeting with management to negotiate a fair redundancy package and protect services in the community. The socially distanced...