by | Jun 17, 2026 | Health, Latest News, SIPTU Bulletin
Kevin Figgis speaking in Brussels earlier this year (Credit: EPSU) Dear Members, As we move through June, our attention turns to the vital role public services play in supporting our communities and the workers who deliver them every day. On 23rd June, the...
by | Jun 5, 2026 | Health, Latest News
This week I am attending a joint union and employer meeting in Prague between the European Federation of Public Service Unions (EPSU) and the European Hospital and Healthcare Employers’ Association (HOSPEEM), where representatives from across Europe are examining the...
by | May 14, 2026 | Health
The Support Sector Committee launched an important survey on direct employment and outsourcing at the recent Annual General Meeting of the Sector. The Committee is now calling on all support grade Shop Stewards and Activists to participate in each workplace. Launching...
by | May 14, 2026 | Health
SIPTU is seeking an agreement with the HSE on the implementation of a national Job Review scheme for workers in the Intellectual Disability (ID) Sector following a meeting with HSE personnel in April. In the meeting, ID Care Sector Organiser, Sharon Cregan, outlined...
by | May 14, 2026 | Health
Health Care Assistants (HCAs) in Monaghan General Hospital launched their new uniform in April in the shade of Caribbean Blue. The designated uniform will provide a professional identity for Health Care Assistants, who play a vital role in patient care. The...