Dublin Central TDs call on Minister to meet with community workers’ union

by | Aug 9, 2013 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2013

Dublin Central TDs Maureen O’Sullivan and Mary Lou McDonald today (Friday,9th August) signed a SIPTU petition calling on the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, Phil Hogan, to “respect community sector...

SIPTU members to vote on Dublin Bus proposals next week

by | Aug 8, 2013 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2013

SIPTU members in Dublin Bus will vote on Labour Court proposals for a company cost savings plan next week. Prior to the ballot, SIPTU representatives will hold a general meeting of Dublin Bus drivers in Liberty Hall on Monday, 12th August. SIPTU members in...

SIPTU to meet Marks & Spencer workers concerning job losses

by | Aug 7, 2013 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2013

SIPTU representatives will meet with Marks & Spencer workers tomorrow (Thursday, 8th August) to discuss options and redundancy terms for members of staff affected by the planned closure of four of the company’s stores. The company announced today (7th...

Misrepresentation of SIPTU position on free travel indicates wider agenda

by | Aug 7, 2013 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2013

SIPTU supports the maintenance of the free travel scheme for pensioners and other eligible groups utilising public transport. SIPTU Organiser Paul Cullen said: “SIPTU supports the maintenance of the free travel scheme for eligible people on services provided by...

SIPTU welcomes Labour Court effort to resolve Dublin Bus dispute

by | Aug 6, 2013 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2013

SIPTU has welcomed the invitation to talks issued this evening by the chairman of the Labour Court. SIPTU Sector Organiser Willie Noone said:“We welcome the intervention of the Labour Court as this dispute will only be resolved through negotiation and...

Striking workers at Milne Foods call for political intervention in dispute

by | Aug 2, 2013 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2013

SIPTU members conducting a 48-hour strike action at Milne Foods in Birr, County Offaly, have called on politicians to demand that the company, which has a number of contracts to supply State bodies, implement a Labour Court recommendation in...