‘Our Union, Our Team’ suspends actions to allow meeting with FAI

by | Sep 6, 2024 | Latest News, Transport, Energy, Aviation and Construction

SIPTU members employed in the Football Association of Ireland (FAI) have suspended banner and leaflet drop actions that are part of the ‘Our Union, Our Team’ campaign after management agreed to a meeting to discuss their outstanding issues on Wednesday, 11th...

Victimisation highlights need for protections for union activists

by | Aug 15, 2024 | Latest News, Latest News Home, Transport, Energy, Aviation and Construction

Claims of worker victimisation on a state-funded construction project on the North Quays in Waterford City highlights the need for Government action on a new EU Directive which necessitates effective legal protections for trade union activists, according to SIPTU...

SIPTU members shocked and saddened by closure of Aer Lingus Cargo Operation in Shannon Airport

by | Aug 8, 2024 | Latest News, Transport, Energy, Aviation and Construction

SIPTU members working in Aer Lingus (IAG) Cargo in Shannon Airport were left shocked and saddened by a sudden announcement yesterday (Wednesday 7th August) that the cargo operation is set to close.  SIPTU Industrial Organiser, Andrew Clune said: “Our members...

Investment crucial to ensure sustainable waste disposal services 

by | Jul 31, 2024 | SIPTU Bulletin, Transport, Energy, Aviation and Construction

SIPTU called for investment in Bord Na Móna Recycling to ensure the creation of a sustainable semi-state waste disposal service at a meeting of the Joint Committee on Environment and Climate Action on 9th July in Leinster House, Dublin. Addressing the Committee, SIPTU...

SIPTU condemns release of video footage of Limerick bus incident

by | Jul 15, 2024 | Transport, Energy, Aviation and Construction

SIPTU has called for a full investigation into how footage of an incident last Friday where a female bus driver and member of the Union was shot with an airgun while working in the Limerick area has managed to be widely distributed on social media. SIPTU Transport,...

Urgent action on transport safety needed after shooting

by | Jul 13, 2024 | Latest News, Transport, Energy, Aviation and Construction

SIPTU representatives have called for urgent action on measures to combat anti-social behaviour on our public transport network following the shooting with an airgun of a female Bus Éireann driver and SIPTU member in her cab in Limerick earlier on Friday. SIPTU...