SIPTU calls for detailed discussions on Aer Lingus plans for job losses

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

SIPTU representatives have today (1st May) called for detailed discussions with management in Aer Lingus following the announcement that the company intends to cut job numbers by 20%. SIPTU Sector Organiser, Neil McGowan said: “Management today informed...

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....

SIPTU calls for agreement on safety measures before construction return to work

by | Apr 30, 2020 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2020

SIPTU representatives have raised serious concerns with proposed return to work measures for the construction industry and called for agreement on a protocol for the sector which prioritises the safety of workers. SIPTU TEAC Division Organiser, Karan O...

Unions condemn Bord na Móna move to remove workers from payroll

by | Apr 30, 2020 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2020

The Bord na Móna (BNM) Group of Unions has condemned the decision of management at the semi-state company to attempt to proceed today (Thursday, 30th April) with the removal of workers from its payroll. SIPTU Sector Organiser, Willie Noone,...

SIPTU and Migrant Rights Centre raise concerns over safety at Liffey Meats in Cavan

by | Apr 28, 2020 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2020

SIPTU and the Migrant Rights Centre Ireland (MRCI) have called on the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) to immediately inspect the Liffey Meats facility in Ballyjamesduff, county Cavan, to ensure its compliance with Covid-19 precautions. In a joint...

SIPTU says government childcare plan has caused huge anger on Covid frontline

by | Apr 23, 2020 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2020

SIPTU Health representatives have today (Thursday, 23rd April) said the Government’s plan to meet the childcare needs of health and other essential workers falls well short of what is required by all workers on the frontline of the Covid-19 crisis. SIPTU...