by | Aug 8, 2024 | Latest News, SIPTU Bulletin
SIPTU College has launched a restructured SIPTU Education and Development Support (Scholarship) Scheme, following its suspension during the Covid-19 pandemic. SIPTU Head of College, Eira Gallagher, said: “Activism comes in various forms, including community...
by | Aug 6, 2024 | SIPTU Bulletin
A new documentary, supported by SIPTU, on Ireland’s forgotten housing rebellion of the 1970s, will be shown at the Irish Film Institute (IFI) in Dublin on Tuesday, 6th August at 6.30 pm. “The Rent Strike” is a powerful reminder of the impact that collective action can...
by | Aug 6, 2024 | SIPTU Bulletin
SIPTU launched a new Gender Inclusive Language Toolkit developed by the Union’s National Equality Committee, during Pride week in June. The Equality Committee (pictured above) comprises the Union’s Honorary President, Mary O’Sullivan, Honorary Vice President, Alan...
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 | Aug 6, 2024 | SIPTU Bulletin
A new survey by SIPTU has revealed shocking realities for Early Years Educators where low wages are leading to stress and burnout which is leading to an unsustainable turnover of staff in a manner which is undermining the whole system. On 4th July, Early Years...
