by | Jun 23, 2020 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2020
SIPTU representatives joined with trade unions across Europe today (Tuesday, 23rd June) to celebrate the contribution of public service workers on United Nations Public Service Day. SIPTU Deputy General Secretary for the Public Service, John King,...
by | Jun 22, 2020 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2020
SIPTU representatives will meet the Special Oireachtas Committee on Covid-19 tomorrow (Tuesday, 23rd June) to discuss the issue of childcare for essential health workers during the health crisis. SIPTU Health Divisional Organiser, Paul Bell, said:...
by | Jun 22, 2020 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2020
Irish Equity has today (Monday, 22nd June) called on the Government to put artists and arts workers first in planning for the recovery. Irish Equity Organiser, Karan O’Loughlin said: “We have seen movement from the Government over the last week...
by | Jun 17, 2020 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2020
Irish Equity has welcomed the announcement by the Government of vital additional funding for the arts and cultural sector, amounting to a total of €25 million. This will bring funding for the Arts Council in 2020 to €100 million. SIPTU Divisional...
by | Jun 16, 2020 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2020
SIPTU representatives have described as unacceptable a decision by Aer Lingus to withdraw proposals aimed at averting pay reductions and job losses. SIPTU Divisional Organiser, Karan O’Loughlin said: Aer Lingus management has confirmed that the pay...
by | Jun 16, 2020 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2020
The deferral of the pension age increase to 67 contained in the Programme for Government has been welcomed by the Stop67 campaign. Ethel Buckley, Deputy General Secretary of SIPTU said: “During the recent general election there was widespread opposition to...
