by | Mar 10, 2026 | General News, Latest News, Latest News Home, Manufacturing, Press Releases
SIPTU representatives are seeking an urgent meeting with senior management at North Cork Creameries, following an announcement last week that the company is proposing to enter a redundancy process which could result in significant job losses at its plant in Kanturk,...
by | Feb 25, 2026 | Manufacturing, Press Releases, SIPTU Bulletin
SIPTU representatives have expressed deep shock and anger following redundancy announcements at the Kostal plant in Abbeyfeale, County Limerick, Newbridge Silverware, and Glen Dimplex in Newry. The Union has moved immediately to support affected workers, many of whom...
by | Feb 25, 2026 | Latest News, Manufacturing, SIPTU Bulletin
The Manufacturing Division has kicked off 2026 with a wave of successful pay agreements, securing vital wage increases and improved conditions for thousands of workers across the Pharmaceuticals, Electronics, and Food manufacturing sectors. In the Pharmaceuticals and...
by | Feb 5, 2026 | Latest News, Latest News Home, Manufacturing
SIPTU and Sofina Foods have jointly confirmed the formal recognition of SIPTU as the representative trade union for employees at the Carroll’s Cuisine site in Tullamore, County Offaly. SIPTU Manufacturing Divisional Organiser, Neil McGowan, said the agreement...
by | Oct 23, 2025 | Latest News, Latest News Home, Manufacturing
SIPTU members employed at Carroll’s Cuisine in Tullamore, County Offaly, have voted to take industrial action, up to and including strike action, in a dispute arising from the employer’s refusal to engage with their Union to negotiate a collective agreement governing...
by | Aug 19, 2025 | Latest News, Latest News Home, Manufacturing
SIPTU representatives are to meet with senior management at Leprino Foods in Portlaoise tomorrow, Wednesday, 20th August, following the announcement that the company intends to cease production at the plant in 2026. SIPTU Industrial Organiser, Terry Bryan, said: “Our...
