SIPTU calls for largescale investment programme in new Progressive Fiscal Framework. SIPTU has launched a comprehensive fiscal policy that seeks to meet the challenges facing the economy and society from threats such as the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, Brexit and the climate crisis in a manner which will produce a more equitable country. The framework was formally launched at a webinar today (Thursday, 10th September) addressed by SIPTU economist, Michael Taft, Maynooth University Associate Professor Dr. Mary Murphy, NERI co-director, Dr. Tom McDonnell and SIPTU Deputy General Secretary, Ethel Buckley.