by | Jun 5, 2026 | Health, Latest News, Latest News Home
This week I am attending a joint union and employer meeting in Prague between the European Federation of Public Service Unions (EPSU) and the European Hospital and Healthcare Employers’ Association (HOSPEEM), where representatives from across Europe are examining the...
by | Jun 5, 2026 | Ambulance Sector, Divisions, General News, Health, Latest News, Latest News Home
SIPTU representatives have described a Labour Court recommendation of pay rises for ambulance workers as “a major breakthrough” in a long-running dispute over the failure of the National Ambulance Service (NAS) to implement the McHugh/Crabtree report. The...
by | Jun 3, 2026 | Divisions, General News, Health, Latest News, Latest News Home, Support Grades Sector
SIPTU has confirmed that proposals have been issued following conciliation at the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) in the ongoing dispute involving members employed by Blanchardstown and Inner-City Home Care Association. The proposals, which emerged following...
by | Jun 3, 2026 | Latest News Home, SIPTU Bulletin
Global surveys show that up to 31% of working women experience sexual harassment in their lifetime, with rates surging to 42% among young women. Despite these high prevalence rates, a vast majority of victims do not report the incidents, largely due to fears of...
by | Jun 3, 2026 | Latest News, Latest News Home, SIPTU Bulletin
In 2019, a number of Irish aviation organisations, including airlines and airports proactively agreed to the Joint Declaration on Unruly Passenger Behaviour. In this declaration, they agreed to collaborate by effectively communicating with passengers, supporting...
by | Jun 3, 2026 | General News, Latest News, Latest News Home
SIPTU members employed in RTÉ have voted overwhelmingly in favour of taking industrial action if there is any further outsourcing of production or roles at the national broadcaster. In a ballot, the results of which were released today (Tuesday, 2nd June), the vote...
