SIPTU Health representatives to tell Oireachtas Covid-19 Committee of flawed government approach to childcare

by | Jun 22, 2020 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2020

SIPTU representatives will meet the Special Oireachtas Committee on Covid-19 tomorrow (Tuesday, 23rd June) to discuss the issue of childcare for essential health workers during the health crisis. SIPTU Health Divisional Organiser, Paul Bell, said:...

Irish Equity says support measures for the Arts do not go far enough

by | Jun 22, 2020 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2020

Irish Equity has today (Monday, 22nd June) called on the Government to put artists and arts workers first in planning for the recovery. Irish Equity Organiser, Karan O’Loughlin said: “We have seen movement from the Government over the last week...

Irish Equity welcomes additional €25 million funding for Arts sector

by | Jun 17, 2020 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2020

Irish Equity has welcomed the announcement by the Government of vital additional funding for the arts and cultural sector, amounting to a total of €25 million. This will bring funding for the Arts Council in 2020 to €100 million. SIPTU Divisional...

SIPTU describes as ‘unacceptable’ Aer Lingus action on pay and jobs

by | Jun 16, 2020 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2020

SIPTU representatives have described as unacceptable a decision by Aer Lingus to withdraw proposals aimed at averting pay reductions and job losses. SIPTU Divisional Organiser, Karan O’Loughlin said: Aer Lingus management has confirmed that the pay...

STOP67 campaign welcomes deferral of pension age increase

by | Jun 16, 2020 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2020

The deferral of the pension age increase to 67 contained in the Programme for Government has been welcomed by the Stop67 campaign. Ethel Buckley, Deputy General Secretary of SIPTU said: “During the recent general election there was widespread opposition to...

SIPTU says Programme for Government contains positive proposals but falls short on key issues

by | Jun 15, 2020 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2020

SIPTU General Secretary, Joe Cunningham, has said that the proposed Programme for Government published today by Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and the Green Party contains initiatives which can improve the lives of working people and their families...