SIPTU warns COVID-19 Refund scheme too narrow and excludes workers at risk of losing their job

by | Mar 20, 2020 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2020

SIPTU General Secretary, Joe Cunningham has called on the Government to amend the ‘Employer COVID-19 Refund Scheme’, widening its scope and ensuring that workers and employers are given the support they need. Joe Cunningham said today...

Irish Equity calls on theatres to maintain pay of staff and artists during crisis

by | Mar 20, 2020 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2020

Irish Equity has called on theatre organisations across the country to follow the example of the Abbey Theatre, which suspended its performances earlier this month and continues to pay staff and artists already contracted for a production. Irish Equity...

SIPTU regrets temporary reduction of working time and wages at Aer Lingus over Covid-19 crisis

by | Mar 19, 2020 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2020

SIPTU and other unions in Aer Lingus have been told that the airline is to reduce working time for the month of April, with the effect that staff earnings will be reduced by 50%. Management informed unions today (Thursday, 19th March) that the airline will...

SIPTU General Secretary calls for wage subsidy scheme, increased welfare payments and a national emergency programme to deal with COVID-19 emergency

by | Mar 19, 2020 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2020

SIPTU General Secretary, Joe Cunningham, has called on the Government to introduce an extensive wage subsidy scheme to keep employees in work during the COVID-19 emergency. In a letter to An Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar, today, Joe Cunningham...

SIPTU members in DFB to ensure Emergency Medical Service operates during crisis

by | Mar 17, 2020 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2020

SIPTU members in the Dublin Fire Brigade (DFB) have reassured the public that they are actively working with management to ensure the Emergency Medical Service they operate is maintained throughout the unfolding Covid-19 crisis. SIPTU Sector Organiser, Brendan...

Daa Unions call for suspension of State dividend to allow supports for airport workers

by | Mar 16, 2020 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2020

The daa ICTU Unions, SIPTU, Mandate, Forsa, Connect and Unite have today called for the daa to suspend the planned dividend to allow for the funds to be used to support airport workers over the coming period. The Unions have been in...