by | Nov 28, 2013 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2013
SIPTU has called on Cork City Council not to implement plans to sell or transfer social housing stock to housing associations as its retention under local authority control is in the best interest of tenants. SIPTU Organiser, Con Casey, said: “Cork...
by | Nov 28, 2013 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2013
SIPTU members at Liebherr Container Cranes, Killarney, have accepted an invitation to the attend a hearing of the Labour Court on Wednesday, 4th December, to discuss a dispute at the company concerning its failure to honour a pay claim that was...
by | Nov 27, 2013 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2013
SIPTU members at Liebherr Container Cranes, Killarney, are undertaking a one-day work stoppage on Wednesday, 27th November, due to the company’s failure to honour a pay claim that was due to them since 2009. SIPTU Organiser, Marie...
by | Nov 26, 2013 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2013
The latest Central Statistics Office figures, released today (Tuesday, 26th November), showing a rise in the number of those in work are positive but the Government’s focus must remain on the creation of decent jobs, according to SIPTU...
by | Nov 22, 2013 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2013
SIPTU has called on Irish construction workers who may have been included on a ‘blacklist’ utilised by leading British building firms from the late 1960s until 2009, to contact the GMB trade union so they can been assisted in seeking compensation....
by | Nov 21, 2013 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2013
The announcement today (Thursday, 21st November) that the Government has agreed the terms of new leases for the continuation of mining, and its substantial extension, at Tara Mines, Co. Meath, is “good news” for the 650...
