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...

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...