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...

Enda Kenny to receive over 100 Valentine’s Cards from childcare professionals

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

Taoiseach Enda Kenny will receive over 100 Valentine’s Cards on Tuesday, 14th February, from Early Years professionals in County Mayo who are involved in the ‘Big Start’ campaign which is calling for major reform in the struggling sector....

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...

SIPTU calls for halt to increase in cost of board and lodgings for hospitality workers

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

A SIPTU delegation addressed the Low Pay Commission today (Wednesday, 8th February) to outline the reasons why their union is calling for a halt on any increase in the amount employers can deduct from workers’ pay for the cost of board and lodgings. The...