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 16, 2014 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2014
SIPTU members in Irish Rail are to ballot on fresh proposals for cost saving measures in the company. According to SIPTU Sector Organiser, Willie Noone, the proposals include definitive clarity on exchequer subvention for the rail service for the next...
by | Jun 16, 2014 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2014
SIPTU has said that it will carefully study the final report of the Expert Panel on the resolution of industrial relations issues in the Irish Aviation Superannuation Scheme (IASS) which was issued today. “The report of the Expert Panel is a complex document...
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...
