Labour Court recommends a final extension to Long Covid scheme 

by | Jun 27, 2025 | Latest News, Latest News Home, SIPTU Bulletin

The Labour Court has issued its recommendation on a Union-wide claim for an Occupational Illness Scheme for Long Covid sufferers.  Instead of establishing a permanent scheme, the Court has advised a six-month extension of the current temporary paid leave arrangement,...

Bord na Móna Recycling strike called off following improved offer to workers

by | Jun 18, 2025 | Latest News, Latest News Home

SIPTU representatives have agreed to call off a scheduled one-day strike at Bord na Móna Recycling following the securing of a significantly improved offer for workers at talks with the company in Portlaoise, County Laois, today (Wednesday, 18th June). SIPTU...

SIPTU seeks meeting with Bus Éireann to discuss anti-social behaviour on Limerick services 

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...

EU must deliver a fair deal for all construction workers

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...

SIPTU members in Eli Lilly secure Labour Court recommendation on union representation

by | Jun 11, 2025 | Latest News, Latest News Home

Your Title Goes Here SIPTU members employed at the Eli Lilly plant in Kinsale, County Cork, have secured a Labour Court recommendation stating that their employer should allow them the right to individual and collective representation by their trade union in workplace...

Irish Equity backs Dáil motion linking film and TV tax breaks to respect for artists’ rights

by | Jun 11, 2025 | Latest News, Latest News Home

Irish Equity has called on TDs to support a motion which seeks to link the provision of tax breaks to film and TV production companies with an obligation that they respect artists’ rights. Irish Equity President, Gerry O’Brien, said: “Irish Equity is committed to...