SIPTU calls for solidarity with victims of Dublin attack and against far right violence

by | Nov 24, 2023 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2023

SIPTU members have expressed their solidarity with the victims of the vicious attack on Parnell Square in Dublin yesterday and, in particular, of the young girl and childcare worker who were so badly injured. SIPTU Deputy General Secretary, John King...

SIPTU condemns Tara Mines management as negotiations fail to agree path forward

by | Nov 21, 2023 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2023

SIPTU representatives have condemned the Tara Mines management for its "abject failure" after weeks of negotiations failed to agree a facilitation process. Workers at Tara Mines have been temporarily laid off for 130 days, which the union describes as...

Workers at "iconic" tourist sites shocked over Clare County Council outsourcing

by | Nov 20, 2023 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2023

SIPTU members working with Shannon Heritage DAC have said they are shocked at the decision by Clare County Council to outsource the food and beverage, and retail jobs at Bunratty Castle and Folk Park, Craggaunowen, Knappogue Castle and the retail...

SIPTU says government must do better on pay-related Jobseeker's Benefit

by | Nov 20, 2023 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2023

SIPTU has welcomed the announcement by Minister for Social Protection, Heather Humphreys, at the Fine Gael Ard Fheis that the Government intends to introduce pay-related Jobseeker's Benefit but says the approach proposed is "nowhere near good...

SIPTU to meet Lakeland Dairies in attempt to avoid Monaghan plant closures

by | Nov 16, 2023 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2023

SIPTU representatives will meet with the management of Lakeland Dairies to discuss the dairy processor’s announcement this week of the proposed closure of its milk processing plants in Monaghan Town and in Lough Egish, Co. Monaghan. The company announced...

Irish Government may be "complicit in genocide," Palestinian leader says

by | Nov 15, 2023 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2023

The Irish Government could be "complicit" in the genocide that the Israeli government is carrying out against the Palestinian people in Gaza, the SIPTU Biennial Delegate Conference (BDC) in Galway was told today. Omar Barghouti, the co-founder of...