Ireland’s largest union to push for pay increases across private sector
It currently has 180,000 members across Ireland. SIPTU, Ireland’s largest trade union, is set to push for an increase in salaries across the private sector over the coming months. The union said it will seek pay increases to match the rising costs of living and will re-negotiate existing pay deals which fall short of inflation. SIPTU […]
4 years ago
Paid sick leave to be introduced for all workers in Ireland
“No one should feel pressured to come to work when they are ill because they can’t afford not to.” Cabinet has approved plans to introduce the right for all workers in Ireland to receive paid sick leave. Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Leo Varadkar announced the approval of the new law on […]
4 years ago
Eamon Ryan urged to turn away tanker carrying Russian oil from Irish shores
The oil tanker is set to dock in Dublin on Saturday night. The Government has been urged to intervene with regards to an oil tanker scheduled to dock in Dublin Port this weekend. The STI Clapham is carrying a cargo of oil from Russia and will arrive at the port on Saturday evening, 12 March. […]
4 years ago
Pay hospitality workers more to stop staff shortages, says SIPTU chief
“The reality is the sector is facing a crisis of low pay and poor conditions.” SIPTU is calling on employers in the hospitality sector to pay their employees more to avoid further workforce shortages. The trade union believes that a combination of low pay and poor working conditions are key factors in the struggle to […]
4 years ago
SIPTU calls for reduction in passenger capacity on public transport
The request is in response to rising Covid cases across the country. SIPTU representatives are calling for a reduction in passenger capacity on public transport in a bid to “protect workers and the public from an increased risk of Covid-19 infection”. The trade union issued the request via a letter to Minister for Transport Eamon […]
4 years ago
SIPTU members in the Public Service to receive pay increase from 1 January
The pay increase is expected to affect tens of thousands of people. SIPTU members in the public service will receive a pay increase from 1 January as part a Public Service Agreement. The pay increase will place a particular emphasis on raising the wages of lower paid workers. From 1 January of next year, public service […]
6 years ago