Inclusion of social care aspect critical to transport police

by | Aug 12, 2025 | Latest News, Latest News Home, Transport Sector, Transport, Energy, Aviation and Construction

SIPTU representatives have welcomed the announcement that recruitment for a new transport policing service could begin in 2026 but warned that inclusion of a social care element will be crucial to the success of the new force in dealing with issues on the public...

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 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...

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...