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...
by | May 14, 2026 | Health
Health Division Shop Stewards, Organisers and members hosted nationwide events earlier this month as part of Trade Union Week to highlight the importance of being part of SIPTU. Stalls were set up nationwide, from Donegal to Kerry, in hospitals and health facilities,...
by | May 14, 2026 | Health
SIPTU Health Division representatives met with the Taoiseach, along with the INMO, IMO and Fórsa, on 30th April to discuss the challenges many healthcare workers face arising from the cessation of the special leave with pay scheme for Long Covid. “We impressed on the...
by | May 14, 2026 | Health
SIPTU members working for the National Ambulance Service (NAS) have been overwhelmed with the level of public support for their campaign of industrial action, which began on Monday (11th May) with work-to-rule measures and a 24-hour work stoppage on 12th May. The...
