Strike action set at STERIS Tullamore in union recognition dispute

by | May 10, 2026 | General News, Latest News, Latest News Home, Manufacturing

SIPTU members employed by STERIS AST in Tullamore, County Offaly have served notice of strike action on their employer, in a dispute resulting from management at the contract sterilisation and lab testing facility’s refusal to engage with their Union on issues...

SIPTU seeks urgent North Cork Creameries meeting on jobs threat

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,...

SIPTU battle to protect manufacturing jobs in Abbeyfeale, Newbridge and Newry

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...

Significant pay gains secured across manufacturing employments

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...

SIPTU and Sofina Foods confirm union recognition at Carroll’s Cuisine

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...

SIPTU members in Carroll’s Cuisine in Tullamore vote for strike action

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...