by | Sep 7, 2024 | History, Latest News, The Sunday Read
Nestled in the sleepy countryside of county Leitrim, Effrinagh is a small village that holds a significant place in the hearts of many Irish trade unionists. Its picturesque green fields and winding country roads charmingly disguise its importance as the birthplace of...
by | Aug 6, 2024 | SIPTU Bulletin
Across the EU, member states with low collective bargaining rates are in the final stages of transposing a Directive on Adequate Minimum Wages strengthening collective bargaining. While there are “some positive steps more remains to be done” was the message coming...
by | Jun 2, 2024 | Latest News Home, SIPTU Bulletin
With the EU Directive on Adequate Minimum Wages and a national action plan to promote collective bargaining on the horizon, now is the time to shine a light on workers’ rights. In Ireland, trade unions including SIPTU, the Communication Workers’ Union, Mandate...
by | Apr 28, 2024 | Latest News
Ireland’s first Union Week starts tomorrow 29 April and runs to 6 May 2024. Union Week marks the culmination of ICTU’s Better in a Trade Union campaign, which promotes the value and benefits of trade union membership, including enhanced job security, advice and...
by | Feb 2, 2024 | Campaigns, General News, Latest News, The Sunday Read
An effective website that showcases the union’s activities and achievements and clearly conveys the benefits of being a SIPTU member is a cornerstone of a comprehensive communications strategy writes Ethel Buckley, Deputy General Secretary for Organising and...
