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...

SIPTU says HSE must address lack of opportunities for Radiographer and Radiation Therapy graduates

by | Jun 27, 2025 | Health, Latest News

SIPTU representatives have called on the HSE to address the lack of opportunities for recent Radiographer and Radiation Therapist graduates to take up employment in the public health service.  SIPTU Sector Organiser, John McCamley, said: “Graduates are facing major...

Progress on Assault Scheme and sleepover funding for Section 38 staff

by | Jun 27, 2025 | General News, Health, Latest News, SIPTU Bulletin

After sustained union campaigning, the HSE and Section 38 employers in intellectual disability and community services have confirmed that funding for the Serious Physical Assault Scheme is now available. This breakthrough follows concerns that frontline workers in...

SIPTU seeks meeting with Bus Éireann to discuss anti-social behaviour on Limerick services 

by | Jun 18, 2025 | Latest News, Latest News Home, Transport Sector, Transport, Energy, Aviation and Construction

SIPTU representatives have written to Bus Éireann management to request an urgent meeting to discuss the increasing incidents of anti-social behaviour on one of its Limerick services which has resulted in serious damage to buses and endangerment to workers in recent...

EU must deliver a fair deal for all construction workers

by | Jun 16, 2025 | Latest News, Latest News Home, Transport, Energy, Aviation and Construction

SIPTU representatives have issued a call to the Irish Government to exert its diplomatic influence to ensure the Polish Presidency of the Council of the European Union secures the implementation of mandatory conditions for all construction workers.  The call comes as...