SIPTU supports agreed co-operative approach to proposed changes at RTÉ

by | Mar 22, 2017 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2017

SIPTU representatives were fully briefed by the management of RTÉ yesterday (Tuesday, 21st March) prior to its announcement this morning that it intends to implement a restructuring of the organisation and sell a portion of its campus in Donnybrook,...

Clerys workers meet Natrium Director Deirdre Foley after 21-month campaign

by | Mar 21, 2017 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2017

Members of the Justice for the Clerys Workers Campaign finally met Natrium director, Deirdre Foley, prior to a press conference in the Mansion House this morning (Tuesday, 21st March) to announce a settlement to the 21-month long dispute which...

SIPTU President expresses condolences at death of Martin McGuinness

by | Mar 21, 2017 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2017

The General President of SIPTU, Jack O’ Connor, has expressed his deep condolences to the family of Martin McGuinness following the death of the former deputy first minister, Martin McGuinness. “On behalf of the National Executive and...

SIPTU responds to Bus Eireann offer of dialogue at WRC

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

SIPTU representatives in Bus Eireann have said that they will enter discussions with management at the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) on the basis that any payroll or personnel changes at the company are achieved by agreement. In a letter to Bus Eireann...

SIPTU calls on Bus Éireann management to adopt an equitable approach to change

by | Mar 15, 2017 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2017

SIPTU representatives have criticised an attempt by the management of Bus Éireann to force through an inequitable wage cuts at the company which overwhelmingly focus on the earnings of bus drivers and other staff while ignoring senior management. In a letter to...

SIPTU members seek talks with Coty over Nenagh plant closure

by | Mar 14, 2017 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2017

SIPTU members today (Tuesday 14th March) were advised by the management of Coty of the proposed closure of its facility in Nenagh , county Tipperary, with the loss of over 200 jobs. Coty management has informed workers that it intends to close the plant by...