The staffing crisis is a big problem for providers, better pay is the solution. Karen Clince of Tigers stated "we hope the government prioritise adequate funding for or sector, including supporting better pay for childcare workers". dublingazette.com/dublinlocalmat…

Being a Union member means your rights are protected and respected at work. Recently, we won €11,500 for a member unfairly dismissed by a TD. This case highlights the importance of having a trade union in your corner. #RespectAtWork #Unionise siptu.ie/siptu-secures-…

Childcare sector needs ring-fenced funding to boost pay and draw staff, Siptu says irishtimes.com/ireland/2024/0…

"Parents say they have been left to choose between paying substantially increased fees or giving up work" 👩‍👧‍👧In the vast majority of cases, it is women who will give up their work because of #childcare fees ⏰Time for public early years. #EveryChild irishtimes.com/ireland/social…

Should the increase to the minimum wage go ahead? Yes. Too many people are living in a low-wage Republic ✍🏻 Op-Ed by our Head of Organising ⁦Darragh O’Connor⁩ in ⁦The Irish Times⁩ today. irishtimes.com/opinion/2024/0…

"Fees could be regulated" 💭Imagine a world where #childcare fees don't rise by as much as 40% in one year The SIPTU SIPTU - The Early Years Union have added their voice to the call for a public system of early years education 👏 #EveryChild independent.ie/irish-news/uni…

Parents on Dublin's northside face increased childcare costs as chain of creches pulls out of Govt's core funding scheme. "This case highlights the need for a publicly funded childcare model that puts children and families first," says Cian O'Callaghan T.D. socialdemocrats.ie/minister-must-…

Low pay has to be tackled once and for all in the Early Years Sector. The staff turnover rate now stands at 25% per year. This undermines quality for children and the viability of services. Educators NEED change and a FAIR wage! #Budget2025 siptu.ie/government-mus…

Continuity of care in Early Years through the provision of consistent, stable and responsive relationships is vital for the social & emotional wellbeing of babies & young children. EY educators’ salaries & work conditions must reflect that importance.

Low pay has to be tackled once and for all in the #EarlyYears Sector. We are calling on Government to support a MINIMUM €15 hourly rate for Educators! #Unionise

"One parent said she would be spending €4,000 more on childcare next year than she had anticipated" ❌We need a childcare system where this kind of fees volatility simply doesn't happen ✅Time for public early childhood education #EveryChild irishtimes.com/ireland/social…

In Budget 2025 we calling on government to fund: - €15 per hour minimum for Early Years Educators - 10% ERO increase for managers, room leaders & all other grades - Recognition for experience and qualifications It's time to value Early Years irishtimes.com/ireland/2024/0…

It's time to value Early Years ✅ €15 per hour MINIMUM for Early Years Educators ✅ 10% ERO increase for managers, room leaders & all other grades ✅ Recognition for experience and qualifications Follow SIPTU - The Early Years Union for more #Budget2025 updates.

Sunday Read: The cold reality is that Ireland has a low-pay problem. Many are living in a low-wage Republic. #Unionise siptu.ie/too-many-peopl…

The labour movement begins in your workplace but it does not end there. It must also be on our streets, in our houses and in our communities.

Sligo councillor proposes the State takes over provision of Early Years Education #Sligo independent.ie/regionals/slig…

🗳️Childcare is going to be an election issue ✅So it's absolutely brilliant to see Roderic O’Gorman TD and the Green Party Ireland commit to a public system ❓Will the other parties follow suit? #EveryChild #Childcare greenparty.ie/news/green-par… SIPTU - The Early Years Union Fórsa trade union

"Overall, some €1.1 billion of public money will go into the sector this year but staff are still widely recognised to be underpaid and many families are still struggling to find places or pay hefty bills" ✅It's time for public #EveryChild irishtimes.com/ireland/social…

The vast majority of early years services go above and beyond to accomadate their families. But there are others… Thanks to the Irish Mail on Sunday for 👇 I don’t believe sharp practices should be tolerated when services are in receipt of state funding.

In Ireland in 2024, no one should be victimised for trying to organise their workplace. But they are - and that needs to change. Join the campaign to #StopUnionBusting