by | Jul 18, 2014 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2014
SIPTU has confirmed it will attend talks next week at the Labour Relations Commission (LRC) concerning plans to privatise some routes currently operated by Dublin Bus and Bus Éireann. Other parties to be represented at the talks include the National Transport...
by | Jul 18, 2014 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2014
The Construction Group of Unions has announced that it is to stage a number of protests at school buildings and other projects throughout the country as part of its Campaign for Decent Work in the Construction Industry. The campaign will commence on Friday, 18th...
by | Jul 15, 2014 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2014
SIPTU has written today (Tuesday, 15th July) to the new Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Paschal Donohoe, seeking an early meeting to discuss plans to tender out up to 10% of routes operated by Bus Éireann and Dublin Bus. SIPTU...
by | Jul 14, 2014 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2014
The lockout of workers by Greyhound Recycling and Recovery is entering its fifth week with the solidarity of the men unbroken and the employers’ disinformation campaign being increasingly exposed in the media. Strike committee member, Thomas Cummins,...
by | Jul 11, 2014 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2014
SIPTU members in Irish Rail have voted by 53% to 47% to reject an amended Labour Court Recommendation on a cost cutting plan for the transport company. SIPTU Organiser, Paul Cullen, said: “Our members have been given the opportunity to democratically...
by | Jul 11, 2014 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2014
SIPTU members in Roadstone Woods Ltd have accepted a Labour Court Recommendation and concluded a three week strike at the building materials company. SIPTU Organiser, Davy Lane, said: “SIPTU members in Roadstone Woods Ltd voted on Tuesday (8th July)...
