SIPTU demands a voice for health workers on Nursing Home Expert Panel

by | May 24, 2020 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2020

SIPTU Health representatives have today (Sunday 24th, May) condemned the failure of Government to include a voice for health workers on the Nursing Home Expert Panel, established by Minister for Health, Simon Harris, in response to the...

SIPTU representatives call on Aer Lingus to ensure current pay arrangements continue

by | May 22, 2020 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2020

SIPTU representatives at Aer Lingus have called on the company to continue with current pay arrangements following a statement by the company that it will unilaterally cut pay and working hours after 21st June. SIPTU Sector Organiser, Neil McGowan said:...

TUF agrees additional layer of protection for construction workers with CIF

by | May 21, 2020 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2020

The Trade Union Federation, comprising Ireland's largest construction unions, SIPTU, BATU and Connect have signed a landmark agreement with the Construction Industry Federation (CIF) to ensure the safety of workers across the industry. The...

SIPTU and MRCI complain to HSA over its failure to inspect meat plants

by | May 20, 2020 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2020

SIPTU representatives and the Migrants Rights Council of Ireland (MRCI) have written to the chief executive of the Health And Safety Authority (HSA) to complain about its failure to carry out inspections in meat plants across the country where there have been more...

SIPTU calls for discussions with daa over planned reduction in numbers employed in Dublin and Cork airports

by | May 19, 2020 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2020

SIPTU representatives have called for urgent discussions with the management of the Dublin Airport Authority (daa) after the announcement today that the company is seeking to reduce the workforce in Dublin and Cork airports by up to 1000 people. SIPTU Sector...

SIPTU demands government action to combat the rising numbers of health workers testing positive for Covid-19

by | May 18, 2020 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2020

SIPTU Health Division representatives have today (Monday, 18th May) demanded that the Government publishes a full and transparent breakdown of the health settings where over 7,600 workers have now tested positive for Covid-19. SIPTU Health Division...