News Archive
SIPTU calls for investigation into practices in the meat industry
SIPTU has called on the Government to initiate an extensive investigation into all aspects of the meat industry including traceability from farm to plate, health and safety issues and employment practices. SIPTU Agriculture, Ingredients, Food and...
SIPTU to pursue pay increases in the retail sector
SIPTU has welcomed the decision by Dunnes Stores to concede to a 3% pay claim and said that similar increases will be sought for workers at other retail companies. SIPTU Organiser, Graham Macken, said: "Following the serving of a pay claim for 3% on...
SIPTU to attend LRC regarding proposed jobs losses at Johnson Brothers
SIPTU representatives will attend the Labour Relations Commission on Friday (18th January) to discuss how to maximise the retention of jobs at Johnson Brothers in Ballymount, Dublin. SIPTU Organiser, Karan O’Loughlin, said: “The...
SIPTU calls on HSE to end attempts to recruit nurses on reduced pay
SIPTU has called on the HSE to end its attempts to recruit 1,000 nurses and midwives on 80% of the staff nurse salary scale following the refusal of graduates to sign up to the scheme. SIPTU Organiser, Kevin Figgis, said: “The announcement...
SIPTU calls on management of Old Darnley Lodge to meet workers
SIPTU has called on the management of the Old Darnley Lodge, Athboy, Co. Meath, to meet with staff to discuss their concerns after the sudden closure of the hotel on Wednesday, 16th January. SIPTU Organiser, Martin Mannion, said:...
SIPTU agrees to Tara Mines discussions at LRC
SIPTU has agreed to engage in intensive discussions with management at Tara Mines, Co. Meath, following an initial meeting on Wednesday (9th January) at the Labour Relations Commission (LRC). At the LRC meeting union members were represented by SIPTU...
SIPTU to attend LRC for talks on Bus Eireann dispute
SIPTU representatives will attend talks on Friday, 11th January, on the dispute at Bus Eireann following an invitation to unions and management this morning by the Labour Relations Commission (LRC). “We see this as a positive development and will...
SIPTU members vote in favour of strike action at Bus Eireann
SIPTU members at Bus Eireann have voted overwhelmingly in favour of strike action at the company. The strike action is expected to commence on Thursday 17th January following a ballot in which 91% voted in favour. Members voted for strike action rather than for what...
SIPTU welcomes Government decision to criminalise forced labour
SIPTU has welcomed the decision of the Irish Government to criminalise forced labour and to provide greater protection for victims of modern day slavery. SIPTU Services Division Organiser, John King, said that the Government decision to insert a definition...
SIPTU calls on Government to halt HSE attempts to recruit nurses on lower pay
SIPTU has written to the Minster for Health, James Reilly, and the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Brendan Howlin, requesting that they halt attempts by the HSE to recruit 1,000 nurses and midwives on 80% of the staff nurse...
SIPTU to meet with Johnson Brothers regarding proposed job losses
SIPTU will meet members in Johnson Brothers in Ballymount, Dublin, on Monday to discuss proposed redundancies at the distribution company. SIPTU Organiser, Graham Macken, said: “The announcement by the management of Johnson Brothers today...
SIPTU members welcome Labour Court recommendation on pensions dispute
SIPTU members at Aer Lingus, the Dublin Airport Authority (DAA) and Shannon Airport Authority (SAA) have welcomed a proposal by the Labour Court for a structured and speedy negotiation process to resolve the crisis in the defined pension scheme at the companies....
SIPTU President calls for major initiative on jobs and economic justice
Commenting on yesterday’s better than expected exchequer returns for 2012, SIPTU General President, Jack O’Connor, has called on the Government to seize the initiative and follow through with a major jobs stimulus programme and to bring...