SIPTU calls for implementation of nursing home expert panel recommendations

by | Aug 19, 2020 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2020

SIPTU representatives have today (Wednesday, 19th August) called for the immediate implementation of the recommendations contained in the report of the COVID-19 Nursing Homes Expert Panel if the private sector is to continue to play a role in the delivery of...

SIPTU members call on Government to keep Shannon Heritage cultural sites open

by | Aug 18, 2020 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2020

SIPTU members are calling on the Government to provide funding to ensure that the cultural sites, King John’s Castle in Limerick City and Bunratty Castle in County Clare, which are operated by Shannon Heritage remain open past the 31st August. SIPTU...

SIPTU members in Leo Pharma in Dublin begin industrial action

by | Aug 17, 2020 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2020

SIPTU members at the Leo Pharma pharmaceutical manufacturing plant in Kimmage, Dublin 12, began a campaign of industrial action this morning (Monday, 17th August) at 6.00 a.m. following an attempt by management to sack five workers in breach of a...

SIPTU members to strike at Premier Periclase in Drogheda due to shutdown threat

by | Aug 14, 2020 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2020

SIPTU members employed by Premier Periclase, a magnesium products plant in Drogheda, county Louth, will commence strike action on Monday 17th August, in a dispute resulting from a proposal to shutdown the plant without agreement with its...

Unions call on HSE to protect services for Sister of Charity residents

by | Aug 14, 2020 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2020

SIPTU, the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO) and Fórsa Trade Union representatives have today (Friday, 14th August) called on the Health Service Executive to protect services for residents and families at the Caritas Convalescent...

SIPTU awaits full response from Sisters Of Charity on redundancy payments for workers

by | Aug 13, 2020 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2020

SIPTU representatives have said they have received an initial response from the Sisters Of Charity to their call for discussions on the issues arising for employees from the decision to place into liquidation the Caritas Convalescent Centre, St. Mary’s...