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...

SIPTU gets the best deal for retail sector workers impacted by Brexit

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

Brexit has had a major impact on the Irish branches of several UK headquartered retailers as adjustments continue to be made in domestic markets and international markets. SIPTU Services Divisional Organiser, Adrian Kane, said: “With the unstable global political...

SIPTU members in Bus Éireann vote to accept above inflation pay increases

by | Jul 14, 2025 | Latest News, Latest News Home, Transport Sector, Transport, Energy, Aviation and Construction

SIPTU members, along with their colleagues in the other transport unions, have voted by 62% to 38% to accept a Labour Court recommendation on wage increases at the public bus company that will see basic pay rises of 3.5% and 3.25% over the next two years. SIPTU...