by | May 17, 2020 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2020
The Trade Union Federation (TUF), which includes SIPTU, BATU and CONNECT trade unions, have called on construction employers to ensure that maximum protection is provided for workers when they return to work tomorrow. SIPTU Construction Sector...
by | May 15, 2020 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2020
SIPTU Manufacturing Division Organiser, Greg Ennis, has called for the immediate creation of a ‘Farm to Fork’ meat industry taskforce to deal with the spread of Covid-19, with more than 600 cases of the virus reported in plants across the...
by | May 15, 2020 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2020
SIPTU transport representatives have called for the mandatory introduction of face masks for passengers using public bus, rail and tram services. They said that its members are disappointed at the announcement today (Friday, 15th May) by An...
by | May 13, 2020 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2020
SIPTU’s Education Sector Committee has called for the establishment of a separate government department for third level education and research. SIPTU Public Administration Division Organiser, Adrian Kane said: “The problems facing the sector prior to...
by | May 13, 2020 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2020
Workers at National Pen in Dundalk, county Louth have insisted that they wish to be represented by SIPTU during discussions on redundancy terms following the decision by the company to remove 176 employees from its workforce. SIPTU Industrial Organiser,...
by | May 11, 2020 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2020
SIPTU and the Big Start Campaign are calling on political leaders to retain the Department of Children and Youth Affairs (DCYA) in order to ensure that issues relevant to children remain a priority at the highest level of government. SIPTU Head of Campaigns and...
