SIPTU writes to Minister calling for action over closure threat to Athy Coca-Cola plant

by | May 19, 2018 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2018

SIPTU representatives have written to the Minister for Business, Enterprise, and Innovation, Heather Humphreys, demanding an urgent meeting to discuss the threat by the management of Coca-Cola to close its plant in Athy, County...

SIPTU members working in Carambola Kidz granted compensation by Labour Court

by | May 18, 2018 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2018

The Labour Court has recommended compensation for two SIPTU members working at Carambola Kidz, Annacotty Business Park, Limerick, due to breaches by the company of the Organisation of Working Time Act. SIPTU Organiser, Pat McCabe, said:...

SIPTU calls on senior management at Coca-Cola to reverse decision to close Athy plant

by | May 17, 2018 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2018

SIPTU representatives have called on senior management at Coca-Cola to reconsider its decision to close its facility in Athy, County Kildare, with the loss of all jobs, which was announced earlier this month. The company said it had taken the...

SIPTU members in Midlands Regional Hospital to protest over safe staffing levels

by | May 17, 2018 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2018

SIPTU members, working as Multi Task Attendants, in Midlands Regional Hospital in Tullamore, County Offaly, will hold a protest outside the facility next Thursday (24th May), from 1.00 p.m. to 2.00 p.m., to highlight their concerns...

SIPTU representatives insist construction industry play a greater role to support the training needs of workers

by | May 16, 2018 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2018

SIPTU representatives have today (Wednesday, 16th May) insisted that employers in the construction industry must play a greater role to support the training of apprentices and semi-skilled workers. Speaking in response to the Construction Industry...

Section 39 audit report vindicates SIPTU pay justice campaign

by | May 15, 2018 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2018

SIPTU representatives have today (Tuesday, 15th May) demanded that the Government acts on the recommendations of the Health Service Executive (HSE) audit report into Section 39 organisations. SIPTU representatives have today (Tuesday, 15th May)...