SIPTU condemns the exploitation of migrant workers in the fishing industry

by | Nov 3, 2015 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2015

SIPTU has called on the Minister for Agriculture and the Marine, Simon Coveney, to introduce employment protection legislation, proper training and rigorous inspection processes for migrant workers employed in the fishing industry. SIPTU Divisional...

SIPTU President calls for introduction of rent controls to stem rising homelessness

by | Oct 30, 2015 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2015

SIPTU President, Jack O’Connor has said that a well-designed system of rent controls can help to stem the tide of homelessness in Ireland. “Ireland is experiencing a housing crisis that is worsening each week with spiralling rents,...

Clerys workers protest outside Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation

by | Oct 27, 2015 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2015

Former Clerys workers protested outside the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation on Kildare Street, Dublin 2, this afternoon (Tuesday, 27th October), to highlight their call for a change in the law to ensure no other workers can...

SIPTU says Edenderry Power planning issues must not result in compulsory redundancies

by | Oct 27, 2015 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2015

SIPTU has stated that a decision by the High Court to overturn planning permission for the continued operation of the Bord na Móna power plant in Edenderry, Co. Offaly, must not result in compulsory redundancies. SIPTU Organiser and Bord na...

SIPTU calls on Irish Rail to engage constructively in talks with unions

by | Oct 23, 2015 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2015

SIPTU has called on the management of Irish Rail to engage constructively with unions on commitments on past productivity it entered into in previous agreements with workers. SIPTU Organiser, Paul Cullen, said: “Following a three hour work stoppage...

Talks on Irish Rail dispute to resume this morning

by | Oct 22, 2015 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2015

Talks on the dispute in Irish Rail, where industrial action is due to take commence on Friday 23rd October, will resume at 11.30 a.m. this morning. SIPTU Organiser, Paul Cullen said that despite the marathon all night discussions Irish Rail...