by | Jan 21, 2013 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2013
SIPTU and the Migrant Rights Centre Ireland (MRCI) launched a short social justice film documenting the experiences of low wage migrant restaurant workers today (Monday, 21st January) in Liberty Hall, Dublin. Food for Thought is informed by research...
by | Jan 18, 2013 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2013
SIPTU has called on the Government to initiate an extensive investigation into all aspects of the meat industry including traceability from farm to plate, health and safety issues and employment practices. SIPTU Agriculture, Ingredients, Food and...
by | Jan 18, 2013 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2013
SIPTU has welcomed the decision by Dunnes Stores to concede to a 3% pay claim and said that similar increases will be sought for workers at other retail companies. SIPTU Organiser, Graham Macken, said: "Following the serving of a pay claim for 3% on...
by | Jan 17, 2013 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2013
SIPTU representatives will attend the Labour Relations Commission on Friday (18th January) to discuss how to maximise the retention of jobs at Johnson Brothers in Ballymount, Dublin. SIPTU Organiser, Karan O’Loughlin, said: “The...
by | Jan 17, 2013 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2013
SIPTU has called on the HSE to end its attempts to recruit 1,000 nurses and midwives on 80% of the staff nurse salary scale following the refusal of graduates to sign up to the scheme. SIPTU Organiser, Kevin Figgis, said: “The announcement...
by | Jan 17, 2013 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2013
SIPTU has called on the management of the Old Darnley Lodge, Athboy, Co. Meath, to meet with staff to discuss their concerns after the sudden closure of the hotel on Wednesday, 16th January. SIPTU Organiser, Martin Mannion, said:...
