SIPTU is to spend up to €300,000 in upgrading its premises in Tralee, county Kerry.

The landmark premises at Upper Rock Street, Tralee was opened in 1959 and has since served as the Tralee branch office of the Union and its predecessor the ITGWU.

The major refurbishment of the premises will transform Connolly Hall into a hub from which members of all the Divisions and Sectors of the Union can meet and interact as well as serving as a base for staff to conduct their work in a modern fit-for-purpose setting.

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According to SIPTU Sector Organiser, Andrew McCarthy, the investment represents a significant commitment by the Union to members in the region while also providing much needed employment for construction workers.

Mr McCarthy said: "This investment by the National Executive Council of SIPTU is a commitment by the Union to afford workers in Kerry access to up to date facilities in building strong workplace representation and in striving for fairness at work and justice in society. It is also provides much needed employment for construction workers at a time of unprecedented recession in the industry."

(CD)