SIPTU representatives say any attempt to recalibrate PSSA will be resisted

by | May 14, 2018 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2018

SIPTU representatives have today (Monday, 14th May) said that any attempt by the Government to recalibrate the Public Service Stability Agreement (PSSA) will be resisted wholehearted by the membership. SIPTU Health Divisional Organiser, Paul Bell said:...

SIPTU members vote in favour of industrial action in the Louth Hospital Group

by | May 14, 2018 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2018

SIPTU support staff and health care assistant grades working in Our Lady of Lourdes and Louth County Hospitals have voted overwhelmingly in favour of industrial action, up to and including strike action, in a dispute concerning management's failure to...

SIPTU representatives demand action to bring all critical health screening services home

by | May 11, 2018 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2018

SIPTU representatives have today (Friday, 11th May) repeated their call to halt the privatisation of critical health services and demanded that the Government starts a process of bringing all health screening services home to Ireland. SIPTU Health Division...

SIPTU representatives describe NUIG gender equality award as misleading

by | May 10, 2018 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2018

SIPTU representatives have today (Thursday, 10th May) described the National University of Ireland Galway’s (NUIG) gender equality award as a very misleading development. SIPTU Industrial Organiser Noel Maguire, said: “This is a very misleading...

SIPTU representatives warn of imminent strike action in Section 39 organisations

by | May 8, 2018 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2018

SIPTU representatives have today (Tuesday, 8th May) called on the Government to intervene in a dispute involving up to fifty Section 39 organisations in order to avert strike action by workers. SIPTU Health Division Organiser, Paul Bell, said:...

SIPTU to begin talks with Coca-Cola on Tuesday concerning threat to close Athy plant

by | May 3, 2018 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2018

SIPTU representatives will enter a talks process on Tuesday (8th May) with the management of Coca-Cola concerning a company decision to close its manufacturing plant in Athy, County Kildare, with the loss of more than 80 jobs. SIPTU Sector Organiser,...