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'We're going to stand up' - SIPTU promises industrial action on higher pay if necessary

...action will be authorised by Ireland's largest trade union to secure adequate pay rises across the private sector. SIPTU representatives addressed over 100 delegates from workplaces across the services sector at their biennial delegate...

06 Oct 2022 at 10:59

National News

Four TDs and senators received 3,000 euro in donations last year

...Party, 120 euro to the Newbridge branch of the Labour Party and 500 euro to Labour Party leader Ivana Bacik. Trade union SIPTU declared a 950 euro donation to former Labour TD for Sligo-Leitrim Declan Bree. Individuals must return a donation statement...

22 Aug 2022 at 13:10

National News

Better pay deal for childcare workers only way to resolve staffing crisis

...they are concerned that problems recruiting and retaining staff will negatively effect them. The survey, carried out by SIPTU earlier this month, included 1,977 managers and staff and was published on Monday. Deborah Reynolds said that the sector is...

22 Aug 2022 at 17:44

National News

Two out of five childcare workers seeking work opportunities outside of the sector

...Staffing and Pay Survey, conducted by the organisation Services Industrial Professional and Technical Union, (also known as SIPTU) found that creches and childcare facilities nationwide are struggling to recruit staff. A total of 1,977 people took part...

22 Aug 2022 at 12:57

Local News

Bed numbers challenges at LUH immune to Budget announcements

...four are in wards elsewhere in the hospital. Meanwhile the National Joint Council of ICTU Health Sector Trade Unions (INMO, SIPTU, Forsa, IMO, Unite, MLSA, and Connect union- working as one), have called on the Minister for Health to urgently intervene...

29 Sept 2022 at 12:35

Letterkenny/Milford MD

‘We'll be back to the Ireland of the 1960s’, community employment supervisor warns

The importance of community employment schemes to Donegal was highlighted by one striking worker who says the ‘Ireland of the 1960s’ would return without those services. Staff from 13 different organisations staged industrial action on Thursday in ...

23 Sept 2022 at 17:19

National News

Childcare centre manager criticises early years core funding

...took effect this week, I wanted to see that amount increase again so it would see staff wages continue to go up.” The SIPTU activist added: “We can’t do another round of pay talks unless there was devoted money for staff wages and an increase on...

27 Sept 2022 at 16:00

Letterkenny/Milford MD

'They can't take any more' - community workers vow to escalate industrial action

... A small group of around 15 people, including Letterkenny-based Sinn Féin Councillor Gerry McMonagle marched from the SIPTU offices on Port Road to the Intreo base on High Road, where they held a demonstration. Workers in the sector have not had...

22 Sept 2022 at 17:36

National News

Government willing to improve public sector pay offer as industrial action looms

...to improve its €1.2bn pay offer at talks on a review of the public-sector wage agreement it has been confirmed, as SIPTU prepares to ballot its members on industrial action. Speaking on Tuesday's Morning Ireland on RTé, Public Expenditure...

26 Jul 2022 at 20:18

National News

'Immediate and significant' pay rise needed says Labour as union industrial action looms

...crisis, according to Labour finance spokesperson Ged Nash. The pay rise proposal comes amid industrial unrest, with SIPTU saying its members across the public service will commence a consultation exercise in advance of ballots for industrial...

25 Jul 2022 at 13:33

National News

Unions call for increase in tax-free voucher allowance to ease cost of living crisis

...which employers can give to staff should be increased to €1,000 to help people cope with the soaring cost of living. SIPTU deputy general secretary, Gerry McCormack said the value of the vouchers currently allowed should double from €500 to help...

04 Apr 2022 at 13:24

National News

'Pushing, spitting and abuse' - Ryanair calls for intervention amid airport queue chaos

...#Airport pic.twitter.com/cPvJZEYmly — Aviation World Group (@Aviationwg_en) April 1, 2022 Speaking to the Irish Mirror, SIPTU aviation sector organiser Niall Philips said: "Members have confirmed incidents of alleged pushing and spitting and abuse...

01 Apr 2022 at 13:30

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