Covid 19 Payments for Cross Border Workers
For the latest in relation to Covid-19 payments for Cross Border Frontier Workers check out this link;
Connect Trade Union calls for Government clarity on what are Essential Services
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
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…
Connect Statement on Covid19 28th March 2020
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
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 Statement to Construction/Mechanical & Electrical Craft & Skilled Workers Re Covid 19
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
Statement From Paddy Kavanagh General Secretary Re Covid 19
Statement From Paddy Kavanagh General Secretary Re Covid 19 Please click on link here to view Statement
Further Information for Members in the Public Sector Re Covid 19
For further information RE Covid 19 for members in the Public Sector please see the Public Sector Information Page on our website link below. Link to Public Sector Page Connect Trade Union
Update on Working arrangements for the Civil and Public Service 12th March 2020 until 29th March 2020
Updated Guidance issued by the DPER in relation working arrangements for the Civil and Public Service Covid 19 is bleow 13-03 Updated Covid 19 Guidance DPER Civil & Public Service
Important Notice for Apprentices Re Covid-19
Below please find link to Circular issued by the Department of Education & Skills regarding the arrangements that should be applied in respect of learner payments for further education and training courses and craft apprenticeships https://www.education.ie/en/Circulars-and-Forms/Active-Circulars/cl0023_2020.pdf