SIPTU members Lufthansa Technik Shannon accept WRC redundancy proposals

by | Dec 22, 2021 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2021

SIPTU members in Lufthansa Technik Shannon today (Wednesday, 22nd December) voted to accept the terms of a redundancy and transitional proposed by the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC). Union members voted by an overwhelming majority to accept the proposals...

Irish Equity and MUI call for increased support for workers and venues

by | Dec 18, 2021 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2021

Irish Equity and the Musicians Union of Ireland have called for an immediate increase in support from the Government for all workers and entertainment venues impacted by the tightening of Covid-19 restrictions. SIPTU Sector Organiser, Michelle Quinn, said:...

SIPTU members in St. Patrick’s Mental Health Services secure 4% pay increase

by | Dec 17, 2021 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2021

SIPTU members working in St Patrick’s Mental Health Services (SPMHS) have today (Friday, 17th December) overwhelmingly endorsed pay proposals to improve pay and conditions at the facility. The two year agreement negotiated between SIPTU and SPMHS...

SIPTU members suspend strike to allow talks at WRC in LES and Job Clubs dispute

by | Dec 16, 2021 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2021

SIPTU members employed in Local Employment Services (LES) and Job Clubs in county Laois and county Offaly have suspended their strike action to allow for talks at the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC). SIPTU Public Administration and Community Division...

SIPTU representatives express deep concerns over the high level of pressure on ambulance, fire and emergency services

by | Dec 15, 2021 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2021

SIPTU representatives have today (Wednesday, 15th December) expressed deep concerns over the high level of pressure on ambulance, fire and emergency services across the country. Speaking at the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health, SIPTU Sector...

SIPTU calls for increased support and resources for frontline Local Authority staff

by | Dec 9, 2021 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2021

SIPTU representatives have called for increased support and resources for frontline Local Authority staff who are required to work through extreme weather events such as Storm Barra, in order to maintain essential services and protect the public. SIPTU Sector...