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SIPTU calls on nurses and midwives to stand firm against NMBI fee demand
Focus on pay rises at Manufacturing conference
Organising for the Future
Privatisation biggest threat to public services
SIPTU calls on Government to defer water charges and hold a referendum on public ownership
SIPTU calls for compensation for beef plant workers for losses due to IFA blockades
Congress calls for restoration of wage-setting mechanisms in key sectors
SIPTU representatives to visit European Parliament to discuss LEADER alignment
Online print auction for the children of Gaza
SIPTU members to begin industrial action at Kerry Women’s Refuge
YesEquality Register to Vote Campaign launched
SIPTU calls for cancellation of planned cuts to anti-poverty programme in Dublin
Bord Gáis Irish Book Awards
Hospitality employers must enter JLC talks
The 80th Anniversary of the Republican Congress and its Relevance for Today
SIPTU welcomes beginning of the unwinding of FEMPI legislation
Larkin Lecture in Liberty Hall
Social Policy Conference 2014 - Tuesday 18th November
“Changing Landscapes: The Juridification of the Labour Court?”
Pay rises are top of the union’s agenda
Global Labour Column
TASC Annual Lecture
Achill Island International Brigade Commemorations
Raising expectations and raising hell - a discussion with US trade union activist and author, Jane McAlevy
Youth for Decent Work Awards 2015
Federica Mogherini urged to suspend EU-Israel Association Agreement by 309 human rights groups and unions
Young Workers Network
SIPTU Basic English Scheme
MDI Christmas Cards 2014
Fairshop
Supporting Quality campaign
Electric Ireland - now part of Supporting Quality
Larkin Credit Union
10% discount for SIPTU members from Taxback.com
Fair Hotel
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Pay rises are top of the union’s agenda

Pay rises for workers’ are top of the agenda for SIPTU members in the private and public sector. After years of economic crisis during which workers have borne the brunt of others failures the time has come for the rebalancing of earnings in favour of the real wealth producers.

The issue of pay was prominent at the two recent biennial SIPTU Divisional Conferences. At the Manufacturing Division Conference delegates heard that the Division's pay strategy had seen rises of on average 2% per annum delivered for over 50,000 workers.

At the Public Administration and Community Division conference delegates heard that their endurance during the economic crisis must now be recognised by the return of pay they had lost. Such ‘pay restoration’ was now a key issue and will be raised in discussions with Government in the coming months.

The pay rise campaign is not only based on the immediate interests of union members but also part of wider strategy of boosting the economy through consumer spending. More money in the pockets of workers means more money circulating in local communities and more tax revenues. The message is clear - what is good for workers is good for our society.

The union has weathered one of the worse storms it has faced in its history and is now on the front foot seeking to advance the standard of living for members and working people across the country.

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