SIPTU will look to build on proposals contained in Sick Leave Bill

by | Jun 9, 2021 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2021

SIPTU representatives have said they will look to build on the proposals contained in the Sick Leave Bill 2021 which was announced by the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Leo Varadkar, today (Wednesday, 9th June). SIPTU...

Unions call for empowered local government with greater control over public services

by | Jun 9, 2021 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2021

SIPTU, Fórsa and Connect trade unions have today (Wednesday 9th June) called for increased powers for local government including the ability to lead renewable energy projects, re-establish control of domestic waste collection and use land for the...

SIPTU welcomes ECJ ruling against temporary recruitment agencies

by | Jun 4, 2021 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2021

SIPTU representatives have joined with European colleagues in welcoming a final ruling by the European Court of Justice (ECJ), published yesterday (Thursday, 3rd June), which prohibits the use of temporary work agencies to recruit workers for...

SIPTU warns Economic Recovery Plan falls short due to lack of worker participation

by | Jun 2, 2021 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2021

SIPTU has warned that the Economic Recovery Plan, published by the Government yesterday (Tuesday, 1st June), does not establish the foundation for a full economic recovery due to its failure to include workers in key decisions concerning their...

Mayo and Galway politicians voice opposition to privatisation of Local Employment Services

by | May 28, 2021 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2021

Politicians voiced their opposition to any move towards the privatisation of Local Employment Services (LES) in Mayo and Galway at a virtual meeting hosted by SIPTU representatives yesterday (Thursday 27th May) evening. The meeting was attended by SIPTU members...

SIPTU welcomes Dáil vote against annexation of Palestinian lands

by | May 27, 2021 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2021

SIPTU general secretary, Joe Cunningham, has welcomed the motion calling for an end to the annexation of Palestinian lands by Israel which was passed yesterday in Dáil Eireann. Joe Cunningham said: “The cross-party decision in the Dáil...