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Before the Lockout: The Sligo Dock Strike

by | Aug 29, 2026 | Latest News Home, Lockout Series, The Sunday Read | 0 Comments

In this week’s Sunday Read we republish history lecturer John Cunningham’s look at a dispute where the use of scab labour became a significant factor in a battle that foreshadowed the Dublin Lockout of 1913.

New ‘Stop The Game’ banner displayed on Liberty Hall in Dublin 

by | Aug 24, 2026 | Latest News, Latest News Home | 0 Comments

There are much more important things in life than six points from two Nations League matches against Israel. Football in Ireland will still go on if we refuse to take to the field says SIPTU's Greg Ennis.

Update on Public Service Balloting

by | Aug 13, 2026 | Health, Latest News, Latest News Home, SIPTU Bulletin | 0 Comments

SIPTU members working in the public service have commenced ballots for Industrial and Strike Action over the Government’s failure to meaningfully engage in a successor Pay Agreement.  

Members at St Joseph’s Centre vote in favour of WRC proposal ending dispute

by | Aug 13, 2026 | Health, Latest News Home, SIPTU Bulletin | 0 Comments

Members employed at Ireland’s largest dementia care facility voted in favour of a WRC proposal ending a long-running dispute at the unit which caters for more than 80 people daily.

SIPTU supports workers’ boycott of Israel fixtures and calls on Government to cancel games

by | Jul 30, 2026 | Campaigns, Latest News, Latest News Home, Press Releases | 0 Comments

When facing an attempt by a regime to sportswash a genocide, workers have a right to act in accordance with their conscience and should not face disciplinary action.

Attack on Dublin Bus driver highlights need for Transport Police

by | Jul 30, 2026 | Latest News, Latest News Home, Press Releases, Transport Sector, Transport, Energy, Aviation and Construction | 0 Comments

SIPTU say an attack on a Dublin Bus driver and Union member highlights the pressing need for the Government to fulfil its commitment to establish a Transport Police Service