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...

SIPTU demands an end to the failed policy of for-profit elder care

by | Jun 5, 2025 | Health, Latest News, Latest News Home

SIPTU representatives have demanded immediate and swift action from Government to ensure safe staffing levels are implemented across the private nursing home sector without delay. The call comes following the shocking RTÉ Investigates programme last night that has...

Highlighting the benefits of union membership during Trade Union Week

by | May 20, 2025 | Aviation Sector, SIPTU Bulletin, Transport, Energy, Aviation and Construction

The Aviation Sector hosted an information stand at Dublin Airport on 1st May to celebrate Trade Union Week. The stand generated a lot of discussion with existing members and garnered a lot of interest from those workers not in a union. Trade Union Week is a week-long...

Aviation Sector activists discuss future of the Union at AGM

by | May 20, 2025 | Aviation Sector, SIPTU Bulletin, Transport, Energy, Aviation and Construction

The Aviation Sector Annual General Meeting (AGM) took place on 19th March in Portlaoise, County Laois. The well-attended event saw constructive discussions on several issues. SIPTU Deputy General Secretary, Greg Ennis and TEAC Divisional Organiser, Willie Noone both...

Why we celebrate May Day

by | May 20, 2025 | Aviation Sector, SIPTU Bulletin, Transport, Energy, Aviation and Construction

By Niall Phillips The 1st of May, or first Monday in May, is a national public holiday in many countries. Workers in Ireland first benefited from this public holiday in 1994. Do you know why 1st of May is a public holiday in so many countries around the world?...