SIPTU says attack on Dublin Bus driver highlights need for a Transport Police Service

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

SIPTU representatives say an attack on a Dublin Bus driver and Union member last Thursday afternoon on Bachelor’s Walk in Dublin city centre highlights the pressing need for the Government to fulfil its commitment to establish a Transport Police Service.   SIPTU...

SIPTU members agree to WRC meeting, postponing strikes at St Joesph’s Centre

by | Jul 27, 2026 | Divisions, Health, Latest News, Press Releases

SIPTU members employed at Ireland’s largest dementia facility have agreed to defer Monday and Tuesday’s strike action following receipt of an invitation from the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC). On Friday, SIPTU announced an escalation in industrial action, with...

SIPTU escalates industrial action at St Joseph’s Centre with 72-hour strike

by | Jul 24, 2026 | Care Sector, Divisions, Health, Press Releases

SIPTU representatives announced today (Friday, July 24th) an escalation in industrial action at Ireland’s largest dementia care facility with a 72-hour strike scheduled for next week following a lack of progress in talks with management. Members employed as...

SIPTU members at St John of God Shankill to strike

by | Jul 14, 2026 | Divisions, General News, Health, Latest News, Latest News Home

SIPTU members employed as Household/Domestic Staff at St Joseph’s Centre in Shankill, Dublin, are to proceed with a strike on Wednesday, 15th July, following a breakdown of talks at the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) on Monday. The dispute follows...

SIPTU to ballot public service members on strike action over Government inaction on pay talks

by | Jul 6, 2026 | General News, Health, Latest News, Latest News Home, Press Releases, Public Administration and Community

SIPTU has today (Monday, 6th July) launched nationwide workplace consultations in preparation for strike ballots involving tens of thousands of members across the public service over the coming weeks, following the Government’s failure to begin meaningful negotiations...

9% cut to VAT rate for hospitality businesses fails workers

by | Jul 1, 2026 | General News, Latest News, Latest News Home, Services

SIPTU representatives have criticised the reinstatement of the 9% VAT rate for employers in the hospitality sector, warning that the measure represents a costly subsidy to business with no guaranteed benefit for workers or consumers. SIPTU Sector Organiser, Áine...