SIPTU President calls on Irish Government to work with Cuba despite renewal of US sanctions

by | Jun 16, 2017 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2017

SIPTU has condemned the decision of the US Government to renew its sanctions on Cuba and has called on the Irish Government to do all it can to mediate between the two sovereign States. SIPTU General President, Jack O'Connor, said: “It is deeply...

SIPTU demands recognition and respect for Intellectual Disability Sector workers

by | Jun 13, 2017 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2017

SIPTU members employed in the Intellectual Disability Sector pledged to step up their campaign to win recognition and respect for the valuable role they play in society, at a symposium entitled ‘A Vision for the Future of Intellectual Disability Services...

SIPTU representatives visit the Dublin Waste to Energy site

by | Jun 9, 2017 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2017

SIPTU representatives visited the DWTE site this morning following the serious incident which led to the hospitalisation of eleven workers yesterday. SIPTU Organiser, Jim Sheridan, expressed concern for the health and safety of union members and workers at...

SIPTU criticises attitude of Irish Rail management to legitimate pay claim by staff

by | Jun 7, 2017 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2017

SIPTU representatives have strongly criticised the refusal by the management of Irish Rail to accept a pay claim, presented to the Labour Court in late May, for staff at the company who have not had any wage rises for more than nine years. SIPTU...

SIPTU to host public meeting on the ‘Crisis within Childcare’ in Castlebar tomorrow

by | Jun 7, 2017 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2017

The SIPTU Big Start Campaign is hosting a public meeting to discuss the ‘Crisis within Childcare’ in the Breaffy House Hotel, Castlebar, County Mayo, tomorrow (Thursday, 8th June), at 8.00 p.m. All those involved with the...

SIPTU wins new deal on wages and hours of work for Security Officers

by | Jun 1, 2017 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2017

SIPTU members in the security industry have negotiated a new agreement which will see their pay increase by more than 8% over the next three years and guarantee them minimum working hours. The new Employment Regulation Order (ERO) for the Security Sector was agreed...