SIPTU remembers immense contribution of Jer O’Leary to trade union culture

by | Dec 27, 2018 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2018

SIPTU Deputy General Secretary, Ethel Buckley, has expressed the deepest condolences to the family of Jer O’Leary, following the death of the activist who made an immense contribution to the culture of trade unionism in Ireland through his...

SIPTU notes clarity on measures for work permits for non-EAA nursing staff

by | Dec 21, 2018 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2018

SIPTU representatives have noted the clarification issued by the Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation, yesterday (Thursday, 20th December), concerning the interim measures introduced to deal with the processing backlog for work...

SIPTU seeks meeting to discuss impact on transport and distribution workers of a no-deal Brexit

by | Dec 20, 2018 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2018

SIPTU representatives are seeking a meeting with government officials concerning the recruitment of additional staff and possible impact on existing working conditions in the transport sector in the event of no-deal Brexit. SIPTU TEAC Division Organiser, Greg...

SIPTU highlights implications for workers of no-deal Brexit contingency plans

by | Dec 20, 2018 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2018

SIPTU representatives have today (Thursday, 20th December) highlighted the possible impact a no-deal Brexit could have on working people in Ireland, following the publication of contingency plans by the European Commission and the Irish government...

SIPTU collective agreement will ensure good jobs for George Best Hotel workers

by | Dec 20, 2018 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2018

SIPTU representatives today (Thursday, 20thDecember) signed an agreement with Signature Living, the management company of the soon to be opened George Best Hotel in Donegall Square, Belfast, ensuring its workers will have their collective...

SIPTU secures review of role and responsibilities of ambulance professionals

by | Dec 20, 2018 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2018

SIPTU Ambulance Sector representatives have today (Thursday, 20th December) confirmed that agreement has been secured on the conduct of an independent review of the role and responsibilities of ambulance professionals as part of the Public Service Stability...