SIPTU welcomes decision to offer contracts to graduate paramedics

by | Mar 11, 2026 | Ambulance Sector, Divisions, General News, Latest News, Latest News Home, Press Releases

SIPTU representatives have welcomed a resolution of a dispute affecting 70 graduate paramedics who will now be offered permanent contracts in the National Ambulance Service.  This dispute was concluded following engagement between unions and HSE management yesterday...

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,...

Looking ahead to a significant year for many

by | Mar 10, 2026 | General News, Health, Latest News, SIPTU Bulletin

This year is pivotal, as it marks the end of the Public Sector Pay agreement and the potential for future pay talks later this year. The current Public Sector Pay agreement concludes on 30th June. We expect there will be discussions between the Public Services...

SIPTU says venue support scheme is inadequate support for Night-Time Economy

by | Mar 9, 2026 | Latest News, Latest News Home, Press Releases, Services

SIPTU representatives say the Government’s new Grassroots Venue Support Scheme (GVSS), the latest support package for the night-time economy, falls drastically short of the investment required to stabilise the sector and protect its workers’ livelihoods. SIPTU...

SIPTU members in Dublin Home Care provider vote for strike action

by | Mar 9, 2026 | General News, Health, Latest News, Latest News Home, Press Releases

SIPTU members working in Blanchardstown and Inner City Home Care have voted overwhelmingly in favour of strike action over pay inequality. SIPTU Organiser, Michelle Waller, said: “SIPTU members employed in Blanchardstown and Inner City Home Care have delivered a...

SIPTU calls on HSE to address dispute over radiographer tutor retention crisis

by | Mar 6, 2026 | Allied Health Professionals Sector, General News, Health, Latest News, Press Releases

SIPTU representatives have urged the HSE to take immediate action to resolve a dispute arising from a recruitment and retention crisis affecting Clinical Practice Tutors in Radiography. SIPTU Sector Organiser, John McCamley, said: “Consistent failures to address...