by | Jun 17, 2013 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2013
SIPTU Contract Cleaners have vowed to “organise and fight” to defend the “threshold of decency” represented by the terms of the Registered Employment Agreement (REA) for the security and cleaning sector. Speaking to a crowd of over 100 people...
by | Jun 14, 2013 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2013
A colourful commemoration at the statue of Jim Larkin in O’Connell Street is being planned by SIPTU’s Fair Deal for Cleaners Campaign for mid-day on Monday 17th June next. The event is in honour of International Justice for Cleaners Day and will involve...
by | Jun 7, 2013 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2013
SIPTU has asked the Minister for Children, Frances Fitzgerald, for increased government investment in training for childcare workers which is both classroom based and involves on the job training. SIPTU Vice-President, Patricia King, said that...
by | Jun 6, 2013 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2013
The latest Live Register figures indicate a continued decline in the numbers signing on but it is not clear what is the main factor driving this trend, according to SIPTU Economist, Marie Sherlock. Live Register figures published today (Thursday, 6th...
by | Jun 5, 2013 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2013
SIPTU Home Support workers will hold a protest against government cutbacks to services in Dundalk town centre on Friday, 7th June at 3.00 p.m. Protesters will gather in Dundalk Town Square before marching to the local HSE Offices on Market Street to hand in a...
by | Jun 5, 2013 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2013
SIPTU has welcomed a Government commitment to regulate the provision of Home Help services but has warned that without increased funding regulation cannot guarantee quality care for elderly people. SIPTU Health Division Organiser, Paul Bell, said:...
