by | Aug 29, 2026 | Latest News Home, Lockout Series, The Sunday Read
Months before the Dublin Lockout, the ITGWU won a significant victory in a docks strike in Sligo. In this week’s Sunday Read, we republish history lecturer John Cunningham’s account of the dispute, in which the use of scab labour became a significant factor. In...
by | Aug 24, 2026 | Latest News, Latest News Home
A new ‘Stop the Game’ banner has been raised on SIPTU’s Liberty Hall in Dublin. SIPTU Deputy General Secretary Greg Ennis said: “There are much more important things in life than six points from two UEFA Nations League matches against Israel. The IDF is responsible...
by | Aug 23, 2026 | The Sunday Read
More than a century after his death, James Connolly remains an iconic presence on the landscape of Irish trade unionism, socialism and republicanism. But why does a man executed in 1916 remain as relevant in 2026 and what would he make of the world today? The answer...
by | Aug 9, 2026 | History, The Sunday Read
Today, marks the 16th anniversary of the death of trade unionist Jimmy Reid, an inspirational voice and beacon of hope for the working class the world over. Born in the Gorbals of Glasgow, Reid was brought up in the finest traditions of the self-educated working...
by | Jul 30, 2026 | Campaigns, Latest News, Latest News Home, Press Releases
SIPTU has reaffirmed that it will continue to support any member who, on grounds of conscience, refuses to participate in the hosting, servicing or facilitation of the upcoming UEFA Nations League fixtures involving the Irish and Israeli national football teams. At...
