SIPTU representatives to attend WRC for talks on Dublin Bus dispute

by | Sep 25, 2016 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2016

SIPTU representatives of Dublin Bus workers welcomed an invitation from the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) on Sunday (25th September) to attend exploratory discussions on a way to find an acceptable resolution of the industrial dispute at the company. SIPTU...

SIPTU demands a full examination of ambulance fleet following Naas fire tragedy

by | Sep 22, 2016 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2016

SIPTU representatives have demanded an immediate examination into the HSE National Ambulance Service fleet following a tragedy resulted in the death of a patient and serious injury to two paramedics, outside Naas General Hospital, County Kildare,...

SIPTU calls on Minister for Transport to take his responsibilities seriously

by | Sep 22, 2016 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2016

SIPTU has called upon the Minister for Transport, Shane Ross, to accept his responsibilities to the travelling public and play a constructive role in finding a resolution to the dispute at Dublin Bus. A further 48-hour work stoppage will take place from...

SIPTU calls for increased investment in undergraduate education

by | Sep 22, 2016 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2016

SIPTU has called for a significant increase in investment in undergraduate level education in the university sector following the failure of any Irish institution to be make the top 200 of the Times Higher Education world university rankings. SIPTU Education Sector...

SIPTU members in Element Six in Shannon defer strike action

by | Sep 21, 2016 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2016

SIPTU members in Element Six in Shannon, County Clare, have deferred for two weeks a 24-hour work stoppage which was scheduled to begin today (Wednesday, 21st September) in order to continue talks with management at the Workplace Relations Commission...

SIPTU members in Glen Dimplex plant in Newry vote to accept pay proposals

by | Sep 20, 2016 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2016

SIPTU members at the Glen Dimplex manufacturing plant in Newry, County Down, voted overwhelmingly today (Tuesday, 20th September) to accept pay proposals which resulted from negotiations that followed a month long campaign of industrial action. SIPTU...