SIPTU members express shock and disappointment over job cuts at Liebherr in Kerry

by | Jun 13, 2018 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2018

SIPTU members at the Liebherr Container Cranes Ltd. plant in Killarney, county Kerry, have expressed shock and disappointment at the confirmation by management that 27 workers are to lose their jobs in June, up to 60 in July and possibly a further...

SIPTU calls for urgent action to end funding crisis for universities

by | Jun 7, 2018 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2018

SIPTU has called for urgent action to tackle the funding crisis in higher education as the majority of third level institutions in Ireland continue to decline when ranked internationally against similar colleges. SIPTU Education Sector Organiser, Karl...

SIPTU to host Lá na mBan/Women’s Day 1918 commemorative event this Saturday

by | Jun 7, 2018 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2018

SIPTU will commemorate Lá na mBan/Women’s Day 1918 at an event at the Mansion House, Dublin 2, this Saturday, 9th June, from 12.00 p.m. to 2.00 p.m. The commemoration will be staged on a 19th Century tram and involve recitals and...

SIPTU calls for speedy resolution to dispute concerning PSO flights to Aran Islands

by | Jun 6, 2018 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2018

SIPTU representatives have expressed dismay at the announcement today (Wednesday, 6th June) by Aer Árann that it is to terminate its Public Service Obligation (PSO) contract to operate flights to the Aran Islands in December 2018. SIPTU Organiser,...

SIPTU members in the Irish Society for Autism win over €400,000 in pay restoration

by | Jun 6, 2018 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2018

SIPTU members in the Irish Society for Autism (ISA) have today (Wednesday, 6th June) confirmed that they have secured in excess of €400,000 owed to them as part of the wider process of pay restoration for workers in the health service. The...

SIPTU Meath District Council pays tribute to the life and work of Joe Reilly

by | Jun 5, 2018 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2018

SIPTU Meath District Council officers have today (Tuesday, 5th June) paid tribute to the life and work of union activist and Sinn Féin Councillor, Joe Reilly. SIPTU Sector Organiser, John Regan, said: “The passing of Joe Reilly has...