by | May 22, 2026 | General News, Latest News, Latest News Home, Services
SIPTU will host a seminar to launch an essential discussion paper, ‘Broadcasting the Future’, which warns that Ireland is currently ‘sleepwalking into the destruction’ of its public media institutions. The document seeks to initiate a debate involving workers,...
by | May 22, 2026 | Ambulance Sector, Divisions, General News, Health, Latest News, Latest News Home
SIPTU has agreed to stand down a planned strike by members of the National Ambulance Service next week following constructive discussions with the HSE at the Labour Court. The talks concern the HSE’s failure to implement the recommendations of an independent report on...
by | May 20, 2026 | Divisions, General News, Health, Latest News, Latest News Home
The quality of care for nursing home residents is being undermined by a staffing crisis, which is directly resulting in them being left unattended for extended periods and missing care interventions, according to an extensive survey of staff in the sector published by...
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...