by | Mar 9, 2021 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2021
The SIPTU Young Workers’ Network has today (Tuesday 9th, March) made a submission to the Commission on Pensions which calls for the state pension age not to be increased. A survey of over 1,300 young people formed the basis of the submission; it...
by | Mar 5, 2021 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2021
A new co-operation agreement has been reached today between DCU, SIPTU and IFUT on collective representational rights on behalf of the members of both unions in the university. The University recognises the positive role played by trade unions within the...
by | Mar 4, 2021 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2021
SIPTU representatives have said that the draft EU Directive on pay transparency, published today (Thursday, 4th March), will effectively lock women into a state of permanent pay inequality. SIPTU Deputy General Secretary for Organising and Membership...
by | Mar 3, 2021 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2021
SIPTU members working in the Bon Secours Health System are to commence a national ballot for industrial action, up to and including strike action, in an effort to secure a job evaluation process for up to 500 support grade workers. SIPTU Sector...
by | Mar 3, 2021 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2021
SIPTU members at Cork airport have criticised the refusal of OCS (Ireland) Ltd. to accept an invitation to attend the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) regarding the decision by the company to make three workers compulsorily redundant. SIPTU Aviation...
by | Mar 1, 2021 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2021
SIPTU members in Aer Lingus employed at Shannon Airport are devastated by the news that they will be placed on temporary lay-off for a three month period from 8th March. SIPTU Sector Organiser Neil McGowan said: “This is a devastating blow to the Aer Lingus...
