SIPTU call for unions to adapt to new ways of working adopted by ICTU Biennial Conference

by | Oct 27, 2021 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2021

The ICTU Biennial Delegate Conference in Belfast has endorsed a motion calling for a major reappraisal of the policy and operation of the trade union movement so it can better represent its members in workplaces redefined by technological change and the climate...

SIPTU members seek engagement with FAI management on industrial relations issues

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

SIPTU members employed by the Football Association of Ireland (FAI) have expressed deep dissatisfaction with the continued refusal of the organisation to engage with the union in order to resolve a number of industrial relations issues. SIPTU Sector Organiser,...

SIPTU and CRH sign agreement on establishing works councils across Europe

by | Oct 13, 2021 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2021

SIPTU representatives have signed an agreement with the management of international building materials group, CRH, which will see the establishment of works councils representing all its employees in its operations across Europe. SIPTU Sector...

SIPTU seeks urgent meeting with Lufthansa Technic concerning redundancies

by | Oct 12, 2021 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2021

SIPTU representatives are seeking an urgent meeting with the management of Lufthansa Technic Shannon Ltd (LTSL) in county Clare, following the announcement today (Tuesday, 12th October) of its intention to implement up to 180 redundancies. SIPTU...

Government drive to a balanced budget is premature and damaging to economy

by | Oct 12, 2021 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2021

SIPTU economist, Michael Taft, has criticised government plans to achieve a balanced budget by 2024 as ‘premature, unnecessary and potentially damaging’ to the economy. “This plan, revealed in Budget 2022, to rush to a...

SIPTU welcomes announcement of increased investment in childcare in Budget 2022

by | Oct 12, 2021 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2021

SIPTU has welcomed an increase of €69 million in investment targeted at improving the conditions of workers in the childcare and Early Years education sector announced, today (Tuesday 12th October), by the Government as part of Budget 2022. SIPTU is...