by | Apr 23, 2024 | SIPTU Bulletin
The SIPTU Construction Sector conducted a ‘blitz’ of sites in the Dublin area during April which saw many construction projects visited by union organisers. During these visits, SIPTU information leaflets were distributed and workers were informed of the benefits of...
by | Apr 22, 2024 | SIPTU Bulletin
On 18th September 2023 new rates of pay came into force for construction workers under the terms of the Sectoral Employment Order (SEO) for the industry. A further set of pay rises will come into force on 5th August 2024. The SEO establishes the minimum rate of pay...
by | Apr 22, 2024 | SIPTU Bulletin
The Tara Mines Group of Unions (GOU) recommends acceptance of a Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) proposal brokered in the early hours of Wednesday 17th April. SIPTU Sector Organiser, John Regan said: “This is a good day for members as it will be light at the end...
by | Apr 22, 2024 | SIPTU Bulletin
Members of the SIPTU Construction Sector employed in University Hospital Galway and University Hospital Kerry have secured the €1000 Pandemic Recognition Payment. SIPTU Organiser, Patrick Thornton, said: “The payment followed negotiations between hospital management...
by | Apr 22, 2024 | SIPTU Bulletin
The need to organise more workers into our union was the defining issue at the SIPTU Biennial Delegate Conference (BDC) held in the Galmont Hotel in Galway City in November last year. The SIPTU Construction Sector sponsored two motions at the conference which were...
by | Apr 22, 2024 | SIPTU Bulletin
The previous experience of scaffolders will be taken into account when seeking the higher Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) award which is aimed at providing professional qualifications for the industry. SIPTU Organiser, Andrew McGuinness, said: “It is very...
