SIPTU to consult with members concerning new SEO for construction industry

by | Apr 20, 2023 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2023

SIPTU representatives will consult with union members concerning a new Sectoral Employment Order (SEO) for the construction industry which contains increases to minimum wage rates but does not reinstate travel time allowances. SIPTU TEAC Division Organiser,...

SIPTU says domestic waste sector needs radical reform

by | Apr 20, 2023 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2023

Following the announcement by waste company, Panda Recycling, that it is to increase its charge for compost bin collection in Dublin, SIPTU Divisional Organiser, Karan O Loughlin, has said that the entire domestic waste collection sector...

SIPTU survey finds childcare staffing crisis leading to stress and burnout among workers

by | Apr 20, 2023 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2023

The annual SIPTU survey of staff in the childcare sector has found that a majority have experienced increased stress and burn out issues due to a shortage of qualified workers in their services, with low pay identified as the main issue preventing recruitment....

SIPTU requests urgent meeting with Stryker management following serious accident at Cork plant

by | Apr 19, 2023 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2023

SIPTU members have expressed their deepest sympathies to two workers who were seriously injured at the Stryker plant at Anngrove in Carrigtwohill, County Cork, yesterday (Tuesday 18th April). SIPTU Sector Organiser, Neil McGowan said: “The two...

SIPTU requests urgent meeting with Stryker management following serious accident at Cork plant

by | Apr 19, 2023 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2023

SIPTU members have expressed their deepest sympathies to two workers who were seriously injured at the Stryker plant at Anngrove in Carrigtwohill, County Cork, yesterday (Tuesday 18th April). SIPTU Sector Organiser, Neil McGowan said: “The two...

Irish Equity calls for EU protections of intellectual property rights for artists in Ireland

by | Apr 13, 2023 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2023

Irish Equity has called for the complete extension to Ireland of EU protections for intellectual property rights for performers in order to end practices which are denying these workers ongoing earnings from their work. Irish Equity President, Gerry...