SIPTU and Fórsa members working as Community Employment (CE) Supervisors havevoted to accept the terms proposed by the Department of Social Protection (DSP) to pay members a retirement gratuity in settlement of their long running dispute. — Members of both unions voted by an overwhelming majority to accept the proposals. SIPTU Sector Organiser, Jane Boushell, said: “The result is down to the unity and perseverance of union members determined to see our campaign for justice through. The dispute has been running since the Labour Court made a…

A Cork based construction worker secured a decision at the Workplace Relations Commission that he must be paid €2200 by his employer for its failure to include him in the Construction Workers Pension Scheme (CWPS). — Enrolment of workers by their employer in the CWPS is a requirement of the Sectoral Employment Order (SEO) for the construction industry. SIPTU Organiser, Pearse McCarthy, said: “I first made contact with the subcontractor involved in this case in late 2019 concerning SEO compliance in relation to rates of pay…

A new Sectoral Employment Order (SEO) for the construction industry has been agreed between representatives of employers and workers which will come into force in February 2020. — The SEO includes two sets of pay rises for all grades of construction workers, the initial round of increases will come into force on 1st February 2022, with a second round of improvements in pay in February 2023. SIPTU Sector Organiser, John Regan, said: “The SEO structure is valuable not…

SIPTU members across the economy have experienced nearly two years of uncertainty and in many cases tragedy as we have dealt with the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. Next year offers the possibility of progressive change for workers and their families. The focus will be on pay rises that will…

Irish Equity and the Musicians Union of Ireland have called for an immediate increase in support from the Government for all workers and entertainment venues impacted by the tightening of Covid-19 restrictions. — SIPTU Sector Organiser, Michelle Quinn, said: “The members of Irish Equity and the Musicians Union of Ireland fully appreciate that we as a country must act in a manner that protects the public health of all in our communities.

SIPTU members employed in Local Employment Services (LES) and Job Clubs in county Laois and county Offaly have suspended their strike action to allow for talks at the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC). — SIPTU Public Administration and Community Division Organiser, Adrian Kane, said: “Our members in the SIPTU Dispute Committee, which was overseeing this industrial action, have accepted an invitation by the WRC to talks concerning this dispute.

SIPTU members across the private sector should pursue wage increases to offset the rising costs of energy, housing and other expenses. — “SIPTU representatives will now be pursuing enhanced pay claims due to the rising costs that workers are facing in their utility bills, petrol and mortgage and rental costs among other expenses,” said SIPTU Deputy General Secretary, Gerry McCormack. In new advice released this week, the Private Sector Committee of the…

SIPTU representatives have today (Wednesday, 15th December) expressed deep concerns over the high level of pressure on ambulance, fire and emergency services across the country. — Speaking at the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health, SIPTU Sector Organiser, Ted Kenny said: “In order for a proper discussion to take place on the resources required for the State’s ambulance services, it is an absolute imperative that the recommendations of the National Ambulance Service Capacity Review are fully resourced…

SIPTU members working in Local Employment Services (LES) and Job Clubs will next week escalate their campaign to stop the privatisation of these essential community services. — SIPTU Public Administration and Community Division Organiser, Adrian Kane, said: “Last night over 250 members came together to discuss a way forward for the campaign. From next week, it was agreed that members and activists will escalate their industrial and protest action to stop the privatisation of Local Employment Services…