SIPTU says Programme for Government contains positive proposals but falls short on key issues

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

SIPTU General Secretary, Joe Cunningham, has said that the proposed Programme for Government published today by Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and the Green Party contains initiatives which can improve the lives of working people and their families...

SIPTU calls on CIF to ensure members availing of state subsidy scheme are paying workers full rates

by | Jun 12, 2020 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2020

SIPTU has today called on the Construction Industry Federation to ensure its members are fully compliant with the Sectoral Employment Order (SEO), and Collective Agreements. The union is warning employers that they cannot avoid full compliance during the...

SIPTU: Childcare Reopening Funding Fall Short for Educators

by | Jun 10, 2020 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2020

Funding for the reopening of childcare services, announced today (10th June) by the Department of Children and Youth Affairs, has failed to address the major issues facing Early Years Educators, according to SIPTU. SIPTU Head of Organising,...

SIPTU welcomes early reopening of major Tourist attractions in Mid-West

by | Jun 10, 2020 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2020

Two of the most important tourist attractions in the Mid-West, Bunratty Castle & Folk Park and King John’s Castle, Limerick, will reopen their doors to the public from June 29th instead of July 20th. SIPTU has welcomed the decision,...

SIPTU has called on Shannon Heritage to reopen fully and give regional tourism a much needed boost

by | Jun 5, 2020 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2020

SIPTU representatives have met with Shannon Heritage over its decision not to reopen its’ sites on a fulltime basis, contrary to the Government’s return to work protocol. Rachel Keane, SIPTU Organiser, said, “We are extremely...

SIPTU seeks urgent meeting with Debenhams’ management over mass redundancies

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

SIPTU is seeking an urgent meeting with Debenhams senior management in Northern Ireland to discuss the plight of workers who have been sacked without consultation or notice. Niall McNally, SIPTU Organiser, says that, “This is contrary to the...