SIPTU says retention of Department of Children and Youth Affairs is vital

by | May 11, 2020 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2020

SIPTU and the Big Start Campaign are calling on political leaders to retain the Department of Children and Youth Affairs (DCYA) in order to ensure that issues relevant to children remain a priority at the highest level of government. SIPTU Head of Campaigns and...

SIPTU calls on councillors to reject proposal to sell Ballymount waste facility

by | May 11, 2020 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2020

SIPTU representatives have called on members of Dublin City Council to reject a management proposal to sell a waste recycling facility in Ballymount, Dublin 24, to a private company. SIPTU Organiser, Brendan O’Brien, said: “This...

SIPTU demands Government intervention to protect agency workers

by | May 10, 2020 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2020

SIPTU Health representatives have today (Sunday 10th, May) demanded immediate government intervention to ensure that all health workers who are battling to stop the spread of Covid-19 are treated equally. SIPTU Health Divisional Organiser Paul Bell said:...

SIPTU says government must immediately revise childcare policy for essential workers

by | May 5, 2020 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2020

SIPTU Health representatives have today (Tuesday, 5th May) called on the Government to immediately revise the date for the reopening of childcare facilities and to offer a special “annual leave credit” for all health and essential workers. SIPTU...

SIPTU calls for temperature testing and PPE for meat and dairy plant workers

by | May 1, 2020 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2020

SIPTU representatives have called for the mandatory temperature testing and the provision of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for workers in meat and dairy processing plants following the confirmation of clusters of Covid-19 infections in a number of facilities....

Early Years organisations Launch New Model Early Years and School Age Services

by | May 1, 2020 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2020

SIPTU along with several other Early Years organisations have today (Friday, 1st May) launched a Model of Early Years and School Age Services which has long term benefits for children, families, the economy and society. SIPTU Head of Campaigns and...