SIPTU Education Sector activists protest working conditions outside Dáil

by | Apr 12, 2017 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2017

SIPTU activists in the Education Sector held a protest outside the Dáil this afternoon (Wednesday, 12th April) to highlight the spread of precarious work practices in the Third Level Education Sector and call for the Government to take action on the...

SIPTU says focus on women’s artistic achievements not dresses at awards events

by | Apr 11, 2017 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2017

SIPTU has called for the focus to be maintained on women’s artistic achievements rather than be simply reduced to commenting on how they appear in media coverage of awards ceremonies and other artistic events. SIPTU Campaigns and Equality Organiser, Karan...

Bus Éireann dispute referred to Labour Court hearing at 3.00 p.m. today

by | Apr 11, 2017 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2017

The issues in dispute between workers and management at Bus Éireann have been referred to a hearing of the Labour Court which will take place today (Tuesday, 11th April) at 3.00 p.m. This follows talks between union representatives and management at the...

Tara Mines workers end sit-in following resolution of health and safety concerns

by | Apr 10, 2017 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2017

Tara Mines workers returned to work at the facility in County Meath on Saturday (8th April) after a six-day sit-in, following the acceptance of proposals on improving the operation of a new underground ambulance system in the mine. SIPTU Organiser, John...

Sit-in by workers in Tara Mines in County Meath enters fifth day

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

A sit-in by workers in Tara Mines in County Meath has entered its fifth day (Friday, 7th April) as staff in the mine highlight their concerns over health and safety following a unilateral move by the company to change the operation of the underground ambulance...

Early Years educators to attend ‘Big Start’ meeting in Connolly Hall on 10th April

by | Apr 6, 2017 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2017

Early Years educators are invited to attend a meeting of the SIPTU ‘Big Start’ campaign for increased investment in the Early Years sector in Connolly Hall, Lapps Quay, Cork on Monday, 10th April, at 7.00 p.m. The meeting will focus...