SIPTU calls on Government ministers to resolve Section 39 pay dispute

by | Jan 9, 2018 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2018

The call follows discussions between union representatives and the Health Service Executive (HSE) at the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC). Following the talks involving SIPTU, IMPACT and UNITE, the HSE formally agreed to provide funds for Section 39...

SIPTU calls for more home care funding to help alleviate emergency department crisis

by | Jan 5, 2018 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2018

SIPTU representatives have today (Friday, 5th January) called for greater funding for home help packages and home care services as part of the solution to the overcrowding crisis in emergency departments in hospitals across the country. SIPTU Health Division...

SIPTU calls for review of all expenditure on non-core activities by Irish Rail

by | Jan 3, 2018 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2018

SIPTU representatives have today (Wednesday, 3rd January) called for a review of expenditure on all non-core activities by Irish Rail following criticism by the chairman of the company of its sponsorship of a fishing competition in Northern Ireland. SIPTU...

SIPTU seeks meeting with Minister for Health to clarify his priorities for 2018

by | Jan 2, 2018 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2018

SIPTU representatives have today (Tuesday, 2nd January) written to the Minister for Health, Simon Harris, seeking a meeting and clarification in relation to a tweet sent by the Minister last Saturday (30th December), in which he set out his...

SIPTU says strike action likely as Section 39 workers’ pay falls further behind colleagues

by | Dec 28, 2017 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2018

SIPTU representatives have today (Thursday, 28th December) warned that thousands of workers employed by Section 39 organisations providing vital care services will strike in February unless the Government adequately deals with their rightful demand for pay...

SIPTU criticises Section 39 employers of inaction over pay dispute

by | Dec 15, 2017 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2017

SIPTU representatives have today (Friday, 15th December) criticised Section 39 employers of inaction while their respective organisations are hurtling towards national strike action in January. SIPTU Health Division Organiser, Paul Bell, said:...