SIPTU Early Years members back pay proposals including an up to 10% wage increase

by | Aug 1, 2025 | Latest News, Latest News Home, Public Administration and Community

SIPTU members working in Early Years services have delivered a decisive mandate in support of a proposed pay deal, with more than 90% backing it in a consultative nationwide ballot counted in Liberty Hall. SIPTU Sector Organiser, Diane Jackson, said: “SIPTU members...

SIPTU recommends members accept proposals in long-running ambulance pay dispute

by | Jul 30, 2025 | Ambulance Sector, Health, Latest News, Latest News Home

SIPTU representatives are recommending members in the National Ambulance Service (NAS) accept Workplace Relations Commission proposals on pay and work practice changes in a ballot which could conclude a long-running dispute over changes to the service.  The proposals...

Major Pay Wins across Arts, Culture, Print Media and Sport Sector

by | Jul 25, 2025 | Services, SIPTU Bulletin

A string of successful pay deals across the Arts, Culture, Print Media and Sport Sector have delivered strong wage growth, improved benefits and better conditions for hundreds of members nationwide. At Horseracing Ireland, Leopardstown Racecourse, and Leopardstown...

SIPTU secures above rate of inflation pay rises in sector 

by | Jul 18, 2025 | Services, Wholesale, Retail, Distribution and Related Sector

Above inflation pay rises have been secured by Union members in many workplaces organised by SIPTU Wholesale, Retail, Distribution and Related Sector, in recent months. The deals concluded include Primark for 55 cents on basic pay for first 10 months (21st April...

Shop workers abuse must be tackled 

by | Jul 18, 2025 | Services, Wholesale, Retail, Distribution and Related Sector

An important motion calling for tougher penalties for those guilty of abusing shop workers in their workplaces was passed at the SIPTU Services Division Biennial Delegate Conference in February. SIPTU Sector Organiser, Denis Sheridan, said: “SIPTU members working in...

Crown Paints members’ response to management break with collective bargaining

by | Jul 18, 2025 | Services, Wholesale, Retail, Distribution and Related Sector

SIPTU members are considering their response following Crown Paints management’s break with its long established positive relationship with the Union. SIPTU Organiser, Hugh Kennedy, said: “SIPTU has always had a very good relationship with this company and has...