Siptu rejects bullying and harassment allegations made by whistleblower, WRC told

The case, which opened in Waterford courthouse on Wednesday, is centred on Ms Malone’s belief that she was victimised by management for raising allegations of wrongdoing under the Protected Disclosures’ Act 2014

The Workplace Relations Commission heard that Ger Malone gave interviews to Gript media on November 10, 2022, where she claimed some members had confided in her about issues of bullying at two local authorities and some had contemplated suicide. Photo: Patrick Browne

Siptu has rejected all 17 protected disclosure allegations made by a senior member, including bullying and harassment, the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) has heard.

The allegations, which include bullying, harassment, and intimidation, were made by Ger Malone who has worked in the country’s largest trade union for more than 30 years.