by | Oct 7, 2019 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2019
SIPTU and the Union of Students of Ireland (USI) have today (Monday, 7th October) announced the renewal of an agreement between the two organisations to facilitate joint campaigns and provide third level students with support in the workplace. The agreement was...
by | Sep 30, 2019 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2019
SIPTU has called for the strict enforcement of the terms of a new Sectoral Employment Order (SEO) for the construction industry which comes into effect tomorrow (Tuesday, 1st October). SIPTU Sector Organiser, John Regan, said: “The terms of...
by | Sep 27, 2019 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2019
The crisis in Bord na Mόna has reached a critical stage, according to the Group of Unions (SIPTU, CONNECT, UNITE) which represents workers in the semi-state company. At a meeting yesterday with the Chief Executive Officer of the company,...
by | Sep 27, 2019 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2019
SIPTU members employed by, the operator of speed camera vans on behalf of the State, will begin a 24-hour work stoppage at 6.00 a.m. tomorrow (Saturday, 28th September) in a dispute related to working conditions at the company. SIPTU Organiser,...
by | Sep 26, 2019 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2019
The inaugural Early Years Professionals’ survey has found that 90% of educators are questioning their future in the childcare sector with low rates of pay the main issue. In a sector with an annual turnover of staff of 25%, childcare services are...
by | Sep 26, 2019 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2019
Members of the SIPTU Kerry District Council discussed Brexit and the challenges facing the health service at a seminar in the Bandon Hotel in Tralee, county Kerry on Wednesday, 25th September. The seminar was attended by shop stewards from private and...
