Darragh O’Connor, head of strategic organising and campaigns with Siptu, told RTÉ’s Morning Ireland that the rate of pay was the main problem.

Source: https://carlow-nationalist.ie/2023/04/20/childcare-services-under-pressure-as-they-struggle-to-find-staff-union-warns/

Robbie Purfield, Siptu organiser, said the union’s local representatives will be seeking an early meeting with Pfizer management with a view to reducing and, if possible, scrapping the proposed redundancy plan.

Source: https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/devastating-blow-to-workers-and-their-families-pfizer-to-axe-100-jobs-at-newbridge-plant-as-part-of-global-cost-cutting-plan/a1485075385.html

Siptu has warned the increased salary requirement may not be matched by private providers, which could mean migrant staff will opt only for HSE jobs.

Source: https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41295586.html

Stephen Kelly, water worker and chair of the Siptu national negotiating committee, said they had to ensure they would not be at a financial loss if they remained with local authorities as services transfer to Uisce Éireann.

Source: https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/summer-of-discontent-on-the-cards-emergency-services-face-disruption-as-thousands-prepare-to-take-to-picket-line/a903711713.html