CE supervisors meet politicians to discuss Dáil motion concerning their pension rights

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

SIPTU and Forsa members, working as Community Employment (CE) supervisors, met with TDs and Senators in Leinster House this afternoon (Wednesday, 18thApril) to discuss a private members’ motion calling on the Government to implement a Labour...

SIPTU tells HSE to complete Section 39 audit or strike notice will be reactivated

by | Apr 13, 2018 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2018

SIPTU representatives have today (Friday, 13th April) informed the management of the HSE that if it has not completed an audit of Section 39 organisations by May Day (Tuesday, 1st May) union members will reactivate a notice for strike action. The move...

SIPTU calls on South Dublin County Partnership to meet workers’ representatives

by | Apr 12, 2018 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2018

SIPTU Community Sector representatives have called on the management of the South Dublin County Partnership (SDCP) to meet with them to discuss a number of issues concerning union members employed delivering the organisation’s programmes. SIPTU Organiser,...

SIPTU members in Pfizer reject claim that Labour Court supports move away from DB pensions

by | Apr 11, 2018 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2018

SIPTU members in Pfizer Ireland have today (Wednesday, 11th April) rejected a claim by management that a Labour Court recommendation, which they are currently considering, supports a move away from their defined benefit (DB) pension scheme. SIPTU...

SIPTU rejects attempt to extend National Ambulance Service members retirement age

by | Apr 6, 2018 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2018

SIPTU members working in the National Ambulance Service have today (Friday, 6th April) stated that they will reject an attempt by the Government to extend their legal retirement age beyond 65 unless a proper evaluation of the full impact of such a measure is...

Dublin Lord Mayor calls for support for ‘Housing is a Human Right’ march on Saturday

by | Apr 4, 2018 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2018

The Lord Mayor of Dublin, Mícheál Mac Donncha, has joined with trade unions, political parties and housing organisations to call on people to turn out in large numbers to support the National 'Housing is a Human Right' march...