SIPTU representatives demand an agreed red alert protocol for all energy workers

by | Mar 27, 2018 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2018

SIPTU members working in the Energy Sector have today (Wednesday, 28th March) added their voices to the call for an agreed national protocol during future red alert weather warnings. SIPTU Energy Sector Organiser, Willie Noone, said: “Delegates...

Firefighters vote no confidence in the National Director for Fire and Emergency Management and Chief Fire Officer

by | Mar 27, 2018 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2018

SIPTU members in the Dublin Fire Brigade have today (Tuesday, 27th March) announced the passing of two no confidence motions in both the National Director for Fire and Emergency Management, Sean Hogan and the Dublin Fire Brigade (DFB) Chief Fire...

SIPTU representatives call on Central Bank to stop closure of Sandyford print facility

by | Mar 26, 2018 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2018

SIPTU representatives have today (Monday, 26th March) called on the Central Bank of Ireland to consider its position before taking a decision that will cease the printing of currency in the Republic of Ireland. The call follows a decision by management to...

SIPTU commends hotel workers actions in response to Ballymun high-rise fire

by | Mar 22, 2018 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2018

SIPTU activists have commended the swift response of hotel workers to the high-rise fire in Ballymun, Dublin 11, last night (Wednesday, 21st March) during which staff played a crucial role in notifying people of the incident and assisting them in...

BNM unions seek meeting concerning closure of coal depots and other facilities

by | Mar 22, 2018 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2018

The Bord na Móna (BNM) Group of Unions is seeking a meeting with the company to express the anger of its members concerning the announcement that it intends to close its coal operations around the country. The operations affected are the Lullymore Facilities...

Firefighters seek urgent meeting with Minister in wake of Ballymun high-rise fire

by | Mar 22, 2018 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2018

Representatives of SIPTU and Fórsa members in the Dublin Fire Brigade (DFB) are seeking an urgent meeting with the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government, Eoghan Murphy, concerning the provision of adequate training,...