Vol. 7 - No 8

In this issue: Hundreds attend National Demonstration on the Housing and Homeless crisis Academic staff in DCU concerned by workload and precarious jobs Dreaming of Bethlehem Palestinian flag raised at Liberty Hall Catering group Aramark should respect its workers Crown Paints Ireland asked to halt plant closure Workers Republic Independent expert to examine CIE pension scheme Guidelines for workers in the Home Care Sector Disability workers start ‘Stronger Together’ campaign SIPTU disappointment at planned closure of SuperValu stores in Clonmel and Carlow town Support Staff conduct two-hour work stoppage in Portiuncula Hospital Climate change protest EU fund providing opportunities for former airplane maintenance workers Certificate in Trade Union Studies Awards Ceremony Edenderry Power Ltd refuse to attend Labour Court Call for publication of HSE National Ambulance Review More Health Care Assistants needed to alleviate hospital crisis SIPTU offers condolences and calls for solidarity in response to Paris attacks A union stalwart: Dick Duff TASC research confirms growing exploitation in the hospitality sector 1916 Commemorative Medal Set Signed Limited Edition Print of James Connolly by Jim Fitzpatrick Fair Shop Reclaim the Vision of 1916 App Tackling Ireland’s housing crisis UK Trade Union Bill: Latest in line of global attacks on right to strike Supporting Quality JLT Home Insurance One Direct - Car Insurance Travel Insurance Taxback Young Workers Network SIPTU Basic English Scheme Larkin Credit Union Fair Hotel Useful links Send to a friend »Subscribe »Search past issues »Contact us »Print all articles » « Back to cover page Independent expert to examine CIE pension scheme The CIE Group of Unions is to engage an independent pensions expert to undertake a full examination of the CIE Group Pension Scheme. SIPTU Organiser, Paul Cullen, said: “The CIE Group of Unions is critical of management with regard to its failure to consult with the unions concerning the possible impact of new minimum funding standard proposals on the scheme. “Following media reports a number of members contacted their unions deeply concerned about the future of the scheme. Due to this, and the fact that the actuarial figures relating to the pension scheme do not correspond with what is being reported in the media, the Group of Unions has decided to engage an independent pensions expert to undertake an examination of the scheme and its funding mechanisms.”

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