SIPTU members condemn use of strike breakers in Kerry Group dispute

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

SIPTU members have called upon the management of Kerry Group plants in Charleville, County Cork, to desist from using strike breakers or face the further escalation of a dispute which results from the company’s refusal to attend the Workplace...

SIPTU supports HSE submission calling for major investment in ambulance service

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

SIPTU Ambulance representatives have today (Thursday, 9th February) demanded that the Government prioritise the recommendations contained in a submission made by a HSE subcommittee which state that a €277 million investment over ten years is needed to...

SIPTU members in Cork County Council to ballot for strike action

by | Feb 8, 2017 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2017

SIPTU members in Cork County Council will commence ballots for industrial action and strike action on Monday (13th February) in a dispute related to the refusal of management to engage with the workforce planning process and recruit more staff to adequately delivery...

SIPTU will engage in talks with Bus Éireann once threat to workers conditions removed

by | Feb 8, 2017 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2017

SIPTU has stated that it will engage in talks with the management of Bus Éireann once the company removes its threat to unilaterally implement changes to workers’ terms and conditions of employment on Monday, 20th February. SIPTU received a letter...

SIPTU cautiously hopeful about outcome of nursing and midwifery recruitment talks

by | Feb 8, 2017 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2017

SIPTU Nursing representatives have today (Wednesday, 8th February) said they are cautiously hopeful concerning the outcome of talks with senior management at the Health Service Executive (HSE) and the Department of Health aimed at resolving a dispute concerning...

SIPTU will engage in talks with Bus Éireann once threat to workers conditions removed

by | Feb 8, 2017 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2017

SIPTU has stated that it will engage in talks with the management of Bus Éireann once the company removes its threat to unilaterally implement changes to workers’ terms and conditions of employment on Monday, 20th February. SIPTU received a letter...