National protest to highlight childcare crisis to be held on 5th February

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

The Early Years Alliance has today (Friday, 10th January) announced that it will be holding a national protest march involving thousands of educators, providers and parents to demand a sustainable solution to the worsening childcare crisis in Dublin on...

SIPTU encourages members to support #SupportOurSecretaries rallies tomorrow

by | Jan 9, 2020 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2020

SIPTU representatives have called on members to support for the #SupportOurSecretaries rallies taking place tomorrow (Friday 10th January) to highlight the campaign by school secretaries for respect and fair conditions at work. SIPTU Sector Organiser, Karl Byrne...

SIPTU says overcrowding crisis is leading to ambulance service chaos

by | Jan 6, 2020 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2020

SIPTU representatives have today (Sunday, 5th January) said that the overcrowding crisis in emergency departments is causing chaos for ambulance professionals across the country. SIPTU Health Division Organiser, Paul Bell said: “SIPTU representatives...

SIPTU remembers contribution of Marian Finucane to broadcasting and women’s rights

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

SIPTU Services Division Organiser, Teresa Hannick, has expressed her deepest condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Marian Finucane, following the death of the broadcaster who made an immense contribution to journalism and...

SIPTU members in Dublin Fire Brigade warn of ambulance delays at Christmas

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

SIPTU members in the Dublin Fire Brigade (DFB) have warned that lives could be put at risk over the festive period due to ambulance delays resulting from the underfunding of the service and have called for extra resources to be made available. SIPTU Sector...

SIPTU preparing to mobilise to win respect for ambulance professionals

by | Jan 1, 2020 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2020

SIPTU representatives have today (Wednesday, 1st January) said that members working in the National Ambulance Service (NAS) are planning a national mobilising campaign to win respect and recognition for all ambulance professionals in 2020. SIPTU Health Division...