SIPTU: Childcare Reopening Funding Fall Short for Educators

by | Jun 10, 2020 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2020

Funding for the reopening of childcare services, announced today (10th June) by the Department of Children and Youth Affairs, has failed to address the major issues facing Early Years Educators, according to SIPTU. SIPTU Head of Organising,...

SIPTU welcomes early reopening of major Tourist attractions in Mid-West

by | Jun 10, 2020 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2020

Two of the most important tourist attractions in the Mid-West, Bunratty Castle & Folk Park and King John’s Castle, Limerick, will reopen their doors to the public from June 29th instead of July 20th. SIPTU has welcomed the decision,...

SIPTU has called on Shannon Heritage to reopen fully and give regional tourism a much needed boost

by | Jun 5, 2020 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2020

SIPTU representatives have met with Shannon Heritage over its decision not to reopen its’ sites on a fulltime basis, contrary to the Government’s return to work protocol. Rachel Keane, SIPTU Organiser, said, “We are extremely...

SIPTU seeks urgent meeting with Debenhams’ management over mass redundancies

by | Jun 3, 2020 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2020

SIPTU is seeking an urgent meeting with Debenhams senior management in Northern Ireland to discuss the plight of workers who have been sacked without consultation or notice. Niall McNally, SIPTU Organiser, says that, “This is contrary to the...

SIPTU concerned at Shannon Heritage decision not to reopen sites on a full-time basis

by | Jun 3, 2020 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2020

SIPTU representatives are to meet with Shannon Heritage, one of Ireland’s leading heritage tourism operators tomorrow (Thursday 4th June) over its decision not to reopen sites on a full-time basis in line with the Government’s return to work...

SIPTU welcomes the commitment from Minister Harris to address Union members concerns over the availability of infection rate data

by | Jun 2, 2020 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2020

This morning, (Tuesday, 2nd June) SIPTU representatives held a highly productive meeting with the Minister for Health, Simon Harris, at which union officials outlined the serious concerns members have over the need for full and transparent data...