SIPTU members disappointed with publication of report on St. Anne’s centre

by | Apr 25, 2015 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2015

SIPTU has expressed disappointment with the failure of the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) to seek input from relevant staff members before publishing an inspection report on the St. Anne’s Centre for people with intellectual disabilities,...

SIPTU President calls for 2 to 1 ratio of spending to tax cuts as economy grows

by | Apr 24, 2015 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2015

Speaking at the Union’s Education Sector AGM and in advance of the publication of the Government’s Spring Statement next week, SIPTU General President, Jack O’Connor, has called for public spending to be prioritised over tax cuts on...

SIPTU seeks urgent meeting with Ladbrokes concerning examinership

by | Apr 21, 2015 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2015

SIPTU representatives are seeking an urgent meeting with the management of Ladbrokes Ireland to discuss the implications of the bookmaker being placed into examinership after an application to the High Court today (Tuesday, 21st April). SIPTU Sector...

SIPTU Drivers to engage in four days of strike action at Dublin Bus and Bus Éireann

by | Apr 20, 2015 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2015

SIPTU Drivers employed by Dublin Bus and Bus Éireann are to engage in four days of strike action during May, following a refusal by the management of both companies to meet with workers to discuss their major concerns over plans to privatise 10% of bus...

SIPTU supports protest by former Ulster Bank workers today

by | Apr 15, 2015 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2015

Former Ulster Bank workers are staging a lunchtime protest today, Wednesday, 15th April at Ulster Bank Head Quarters, Georges Quay, Dublin 2 to highlight the non-implementation of a Labour Court recommendation in relation to their redundancy...

SIPTU secures additional funding for patient care at University Hospital Galway

by | Apr 15, 2015 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2015

SIPTU has deferred notice of industrial action at University Hospital Galway (UHG), Galway city, pending implementation of an agreement for the facility to secure additional nurses and support staff cover. SIPTU Organiser Mark Lohan said: “This...