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 25, 2026 | Public Administration and Community, SIPTU Bulletin
“The whole world is in a terrible state of chassis”, is Captain Jack Boyle’s famous declaration at the end of Juno and the Paycock, written by the famous playwright and early member of our Union, Seán O’Casey. Capt. Boyle’s declaration of dismay was made as he saw his...
by | Feb 20, 2026 | Ambulance Sector, General News, Health, Latest News, Latest News Home
SIPTU members in the National Ambulance Service (NAS) are balloting for industrial action in a dispute with management resulting from a failure to implement the recommendations of an independent report on updating staff salary scales in recognition of changes in their...
by | Feb 19, 2026 | General News, Health, Latest News, Latest News Home
Health Care Assistants (HCAs) in the HSE Home Support Service in County Donegal have secured back payment of overtime owed to them since 2018, after a threat of industrial action led to management providing written commitments in talks with SIPTU representatives. A...
by | Feb 12, 2026 | Health, Latest News, Press Releases
A 24-hour strike involving Health Care Assistants (HCAs) in Home Support in Donegal, set for tomorrow (Friday, 13th February), has been suspended after progress was made between HSE and SIPTU representatives regarding key dispute issues. SIPTU Organiser, Graham...
