SIPTU says a well-funded, dynamic, local public services model can boost living standards of all

by | Nov 1, 2021 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2021

SIPTU representatives have today (Monday, 1st November) called on the Government to ensure that the legacy of the pandemic is a well-funded, properly staffed, dynamic, local public service model that can boost the living standards of workers...

SIPTU campaigns to end multi-national companies using Ireland to circumvent workers’ rights

by | Oct 30, 2021 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2021

SIPTU representatives have called on the Government to act to end the use of Ireland by multi-national companies seeking to circumvent the European Works Council (EWC) directive and so undermining workers in other EU states conditions of employment. At a press...

SIPTU call for unions to adapt to new ways of working adopted by ICTU Biennial Conference

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

The ICTU Biennial Delegate Conference in Belfast has endorsed a motion calling for a major reappraisal of the policy and operation of the trade union movement so it can better represent its members in workplaces redefined by technological change and the climate...

SIPTU members seek engagement with FAI management on industrial relations issues

by | Oct 18, 2021 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2021

SIPTU members employed by the Football Association of Ireland (FAI) have expressed deep dissatisfaction with the continued refusal of the organisation to engage with the union in order to resolve a number of industrial relations issues. SIPTU Sector Organiser,...

SIPTU and CRH sign agreement on establishing works councils across Europe

by | Oct 13, 2021 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2021

SIPTU representatives have signed an agreement with the management of international building materials group, CRH, which will see the establishment of works councils representing all its employees in its operations across Europe. SIPTU Sector...

SIPTU seeks urgent meeting with Lufthansa Technic concerning redundancies

by | Oct 12, 2021 | Archives, PressArchive, PressArchive2021

SIPTU representatives are seeking an urgent meeting with the management of Lufthansa Technic Shannon Ltd (LTSL) in county Clare, following the announcement today (Tuesday, 12th October) of its intention to implement up to 180 redundancies. SIPTU...