by | Jun 18, 2025 | Latest News, Latest News Home, Transport Sector, Transport, Energy, Aviation and Construction
SIPTU representatives have written to Bus Éireann management to request an urgent meeting to discuss the increasing incidents of anti-social behaviour on one of its Limerick services which has resulted in serious damage to buses and endangerment to workers in recent...
by | Jun 16, 2025 | Latest News, Latest News Home, Transport, Energy, Aviation and Construction
SIPTU representatives have issued a call to the Irish Government to exert its diplomatic influence to ensure the Polish Presidency of the Council of the European Union secures the implementation of mandatory conditions for all construction workers. The call comes as...
by | May 20, 2025 | Aviation Sector, SIPTU Bulletin, Transport, Energy, Aviation and Construction
The Aviation Sector hosted an information stand at Dublin Airport on 1st May to celebrate Trade Union Week. The stand generated a lot of discussion with existing members and garnered a lot of interest from those workers not in a union. Trade Union Week is a week-long...
by | May 20, 2025 | Aviation Sector, SIPTU Bulletin, Transport, Energy, Aviation and Construction
The Aviation Sector Annual General Meeting (AGM) took place on 19th March in Portlaoise, County Laois. The well-attended event saw constructive discussions on several issues. SIPTU Deputy General Secretary, Greg Ennis and TEAC Divisional Organiser, Willie Noone both...
by | May 20, 2025 | Aviation Sector, SIPTU Bulletin, Transport, Energy, Aviation and Construction
By Niall Phillips The 1st of May, or first Monday in May, is a national public holiday in many countries. Workers in Ireland first benefited from this public holiday in 1994. Do you know why 1st of May is a public holiday in so many countries around the world?...
by | May 20, 2025 | Aviation Sector, SIPTU Bulletin, Transport, Energy, Aviation and Construction
A member of the SIPTU Aviation Sector who had their employment terminated during their probation period has secured a payment of €8,000 at the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC). The worker commenced employment on 5th February 2024 and was informed that their job...
