SIPTU to nominate members to the Agricultural Joint Labour Committee

by | Aug 18, 2015 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2015

SIPTU is to nominate members to sit on the Joint Labour Committee (JLC) for the agricultural sector following the re-establishment of the body by the Labour Court. SIPTU Manufacturing Division Organiser, Gerry McCormack, said: “Legislation for the...

SIPTU warns Irish Rail management of the possibility of industrial action

by | Aug 17, 2015 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2015

SIPTU has warned the management of Irish Rail of the possibility of industrial action if it fails to deal with calls by train drivers for adequate compensation for their contribution in significantly increasing productivity at the transport company. SIPTU...

SIPTU calls on Mayo shop owners to pay workers what they are owed

by | Aug 14, 2015 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2015

SIPTU has called upon the owners of a convenience store in Ardnaree, Ballina, County Mayo, to respect an Employment Appeals Tribunal (EAT) ruling and pay eight former employees the monies they are owed. SIPTU Organiser, Robert Purfield,...

BNM workers to consider confidence in Bord if redundancy threat remains

by | Aug 14, 2015 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2015

The Bord na Móna Group of Unions has informed the company that it intends to recommend a motion of no confidence in the Bord of the semi-state enterprise to its members if a threat to implement compulsory redundancies is not rescinded. Bord na Móna Group...

SIPTU calls on Government to end VAT benefit for hospitality sector

by | Aug 13, 2015 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2015

SIPTU has called on the Government to commit to removing the preferential VAT rate currently enjoyed by the profitable hotel and restaurant sector that includes many businesses that are exploiting low paid workers. SIPTU Division Organiser, John King,...

SIPTU supports announcement of a Forum on the Living Wage

by | Aug 11, 2015 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2015

SIPTU has stated its support for the announcement today (Tuesday, 11th August) by the Minister for Business and Employment, Ged Nash, that a Forum on the Living Wage will be held in Dublin Castle on Wednesday, 30th September. SIPTU Division...