SIPTU's Health Division has warned that artificial intelligence must not be allowed to replace human judgement, safe staffing, or compassionate care in Ireland’s health service. The post AI in healthcare must put patients first and workers at the centre, says Health Division appeared first on SIPTU - Ireland's Strongest Union .
SIPTU nursing manager members voted overwhelmingly in favour of industrial action and strike action over the failure of the HSE and Department of Health to implement pay recommendations 42 and 43 under the Expert Review Body on Nursing and Midwifery. The post Nursing manager members vote in favour of industrial/strike action appeared first on SIPTU - Ireland's Strongest Union .
SIPTU members working in the public service have commenced ballots for Industrial and Strike Action over the Government’s failure to meaningfully engage in a successor Pay Agreement. The post Update on Public Service Balloting appeared first on SIPTU - Ireland's Strongest Union .
A landmark national agreement that enables eligible agency workers to transfer into directly employed public service roles represents a major victory for health workers and a significant step towards rebuilding a stronger, more sustainable health service. The post New agreement strengthens direct employment across the health service appeared first on SIPTU - Ireland's Strongest Union .
Members employed at Ireland’s largest dementia care facility voted in favour of a WRC proposal ending a long-running dispute at the unit which caters for more than 80 people daily. The post Members at St Joseph’s Centre vote in favour of WRC proposal ending dispute appeared first on SIPTU - Ireland's Strongest Union .
Throughout July and August, SIPTU representatives have been meeting members in workplaces across the country as part of our consultation process on the Government’s ongoing failure to begin negotiations on a successor Public Service Pay Agreement. The post Monthly message from Kevin Figgis, SIPTU Health Divisional Organiser appeared first on SIPTU - Ireland's Strongest Union .
SIPTU members employed at Ireland’s largest dementia care facility have voted in favour of a proposal put forward by the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) on 7th August ending a long-running dispute. The post SIPTU members at St Joseph’s Centre vote in favour of WRC proposal ending dispute appeared first on SIPTU - Ireland's Strongest Union .
Jimmy Reid lived by the belief that real fulfilment lies in service to humanity and people. The Union way, and that solidarity is not some abstract concept but a daily commitment. The post “A rat race is for rats.” The legacy of trade unionist Jimmy Reid appeared first on SIPTU - Ireland's Strongest Union .
When facing an attempt by a regime to sportswash a genocide, workers have a right to act in accordance with their conscience and should not face disciplinary action. The post SIPTU supports workers’ boycott of Israel fixtures and calls on Government to cancel games appeared first on SIPTU - Ireland's Strongest Union .
SIPTU say an attack on a Dublin Bus driver and Union member highlights the pressing need for the Government to fulfil its commitment to establish a Transport Police Service The post SIPTU says attack on Dublin Bus driver highlights need for a Transport Police Service appeared first on SIPTU - Ireland's Strongest Union .