by | Mar 16, 2018 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2018
SIPTU representatives have welcomed a decision by the Government to enter discussions with the Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU) on the issue of lower pay scales for new entrants to the public service. The agreement follows representations to the Minister for...
by | Mar 14, 2018 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2018
SIPTU representatives have called for the introduction of a protocol outlining a uniform response by local authorities to extreme weather events. In particular, there should be proper remuneration for those who work extra days and hours during such crises,...
by | Mar 12, 2018 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2018
SIPTU representatives have said the decision by the Government to lift the cap of €190,000 on the salaries of senior academics within the university sector is an insult to the thousands of low paid and precariously employed workers within the third level...
by | Mar 9, 2018 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2018
SIPTU members have called for the adoption of a uniform policy across the agriculture, food and drink manufacturing sector in relation to issues such as time off and payment during the period of a red weather alert. SIPTU Sector Organiser, Michael...
by | Mar 9, 2018 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2018
SIPTU members in Dublin Fire Brigade have called for all parties in the Dáil to support a Fianna Fáil private members’ motion which calls for the retention and adequate funding of their Fire-based Emergency Medical Service (EMS). SIPTU Sector...
by | Mar 8, 2018 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2018
SIPTU’s Education Sector Organiser, Karl Byrne, on behalf of its over 6000 members, has praised the action of the University and Colleges Union in Britain and in Northern Ireland in its efforts to protect the pension benefits of its members....
