Joint Statement by Government and Public Service Committee of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions on the Implementation of the Lansdowne Road Agreement

by | Jan 17, 2017 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2017

A process of engagement has taken place between the Government in its capacity as the Public Service employer and the Public Service Committee of ICTU under the framework provided by Section 6 of the Lansdowne Road Agreement to address an anomaly issue arising in the...

SIPTU opposes undermining Bus Éireann workers’ conditions to make up for underfunding

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

SIPTU members in Bus Éireann will not allow terms and conditions of workers in the Expressway arm of the company to be eroded in order to make up for a financial shortfall created by underfunding by the State in the essential intercity transport service. SIPTU...

SIPTU issues notice of strike ballot at Dublin Fire Brigade over ambulance shortage

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

SIPTU members in Dublin Fire Brigade (DFB) have served notice of a ballot for strike action following a refusal by the senior management of Dublin City Council to resource an additional four ambulances to meet service demands in the city. SIPTU Sector Organiser,...

SIPTU calls on Pfizer to recognise the right of all employees to equal pension provision

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

SIPTU has stated that all workers employed by Pfizer in its pharmaceutical manufacturing plant in Ringaskiddy, County Cork, should be treated in an equal manner in relation to their pension entitlements unless there is an agreement on any change. SIPTU...

SIPTU members work crucial in securing new investment for Tara Mines

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

SIPTU has congratulated its members working in Tara Mines, County Meath, for their success in securing over €40 million in new investment in the mine, which will significantly extend its operation and safeguard the future of thousands of jobs....

SIPTU releases initial list of hospitals to be included in national strike ballot

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

SIPTU members working as support staff in at least 40 hospitals across the country will begin a ballot for strike action on Monday, 23rd January, in a dispute resulting from breaches of the national public service agreements and their exclusion from...