by | Jun 16, 2014 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2014
SIPTU members in Bausch and Lomb in Waterford have today (Monday, 16th June) voted by 563 in favour to 157 against to accept cost saving proposals which management has stated will secure the long-term future of the plant. The agreement includes a wage reduction...
by | Jun 16, 2014 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2014
SIPTU members began strike action at Roadstone Woods Ltd facilities across the country this morning (Monday, 16th June) in a dispute concerning an attempt by management to implement major cuts to workers’ wages. The strike action began at 12.00 a.m. this...
by | Jun 16, 2014 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2014
SIPTU has requested an immediate meeting with the management of Covidien following the announcement today (Monday, 16th June) that the medical device manufacturer has agreed to be acquired by Medtronic. SIPTU Organiser, Frank Jones, said: “Our...
by | Jun 12, 2014 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2014
Negotiations between trade union representatives and management of Bausch and Lomb concerning the company’s contact lens manufacturing plant in Waterford concluded this morning (Thursday, 12th June) without agreement. SIPTU Organiser, Alan...
by | Jun 6, 2014 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2014
SIPTU has welcomed the publication by Health Information Quality Authority (HIQA) of the report on the safety, quality and standard of services at the University Limerick Hospitals Group. Commenting on the publication of the report SIPTU Sector Organiser,...
by | Jun 5, 2014 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2014
The Irish Congress of Trade Unions said today (Thursday, 5th June) that the current rate of job creation was too slow to make ‘significant inroads’ into, or end the ongoing jobs crisis. Congress Assistant General Secretary, Sally Anne...
