Connect Trade Union has called for the wearing of face masks to be made mandatory for workers on construction sites in order to stop the spread of Covid-19 and that this essential safety equipment should be provided by their employers. Connect Trade Union Assistant General Secretary, Brian Nolan, said: “In light of recent workplace clusters…
TUF agrees additional layer of protection for construction workers with CIF on Return to Work Safety Protocol The Trade Union Federation, comprising Irelands largest construction unions, SIPTU, BATU and Connect have signed a landmark agreement with the Construction Industry Federation (CIF) to ensure the safety of workers across the industry. The additional and industry…
Both the Government and the Irish Congress of Trade Unions have both separately issued Back to Work Safely Protocols. These documents can be viewed by clicking on the appropriate link below. Irish Government’s Return-to-Work-Safely-Protocol May 2020 ICTU’s_National_Return_to_Work_Safely_Protocol_May_2020
Connect trade union has called on management in Bord na Mόna to withdraw a plan to lay-off over 200 low to medium paid workers and examine other cost saving measures at the semi-state company. Connect Regional Secretary, Darren Erangey, said: “Management in Bord na Mόna have proposed a plan to the Board of…
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Connect trade union calls for government clarity on what are essential services Connect trade union has called on the government to clarify the process whereby companies are defined as providing essential services and institute a clear procedure for dealing with complaints in regard to the following of social distancing guidelines and other issues related to…
TUF calls for laid off construction workers to receive industry rates during work suspension The Trade Union Federation (TUF) has called on companies to ensure laid off construction workers are paid no less than the minimum rates for the industry for the duration of the suspension of their work. The TUF which comprises SIPTU, BATU…
Yesterday the Taoiseach announced stringent new measures to try to combat the spread of Covid-19. These measures have placed severe restrictions on travel and have closed all places of employment not deemed essential, with immediate effect for a period of 2 weeks. Today the Minister for Health, Simon Harris has published a list of those…
Statement From Paddy Kavanagh General Secretary Re Covid 19 In light of An Taoiseach’s statement this evening, Connect Trade Union urges all its members to abide with the directive as issued Throughout the Coronavirus crisis, Connect Trade Union has always been guided by the public health experts and in this instance the public restrictions…
Connect Trade Union has issued a Statement to Construction/Mechanical & Electrical Craft & Skilled Workers Re Covid 19 Please click on link here to view Statement