by | Jun 24, 2024 | Services, SIPTU Bulletin
The Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) has recently recommended that the dual role of an employee and Shop Steward should be recognised and protected by the employer. In the industrial relations case, it was recommended that the WRC Code of Practice on Duties and...
by | Jun 14, 2024 | Latest News, Latest News Home, Services
SIPTU members employed in the security industry have welcomed the announcement today (Friday, 14th June) by the Government that a new Employment Regulation Order (ERO) for the sector will come into force on 1st July which will increase minimum hourly rates of pay....
by | Jun 11, 2024 | Latest News Home, Manufacturing, SIPTU Bulletin
SIPTU members employed by the medical equipment manufacturing company, STERIS, at its plant in Tullamore, County Offaly, have raised concerns with management and local politicians over a refusal to recognise their union for collectively bargaining their terms and...
by | Jun 11, 2024 | Latest News Home, Manufacturing, SIPTU Bulletin
SIPTU has called on the management of the Stryker Plant in Carrigtwohill, County Cork, to respect the recommendations of Ireland’s National Contact Point (NCP) for the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises and engage with Union representatives in collective...
by | Jun 9, 2024 | Health, SIPTU Bulletin, The Sunday Read
In April Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly, published the Sláintecare Progress Report 2021-2023. As part of the announcement, the Minister highlighted the record level of investment and recruitment in the public health service; and reiterated that the level of...
by | Jun 6, 2024 | Health, Latest News Home, SIPTU Bulletin
SIPTU has secured the part payment of pensions on the date of a staff member’s retirement rather than waiting up to several months for its full calculation prior to any monies being made available. SIPTU Health Divisional Organiser, Kevin Figgis, said: “Members will...
