by | May 10, 2026 | General News, History, Latest News, Latest News Home
SIPTU General Secretary John King has delivered a major address to mark the 110th anniversary of the execution of James Connolly, trade union organiser, socialist thinker, and revolutionary leader, who was killed on 12 May 1916. Speaking at the commemoration, King...
by | May 8, 2026 | General News, Latest News, Latest News Home
Representatives from SIPTU met with TDs and Senators in Leinster House to seek their support for the upcoming strike action in the National Ambulance Service. SIPTU served notice of strike action for May due to a long-standing dispute with the HSE over its failure to...
by | May 4, 2026 | General News, Latest News, Latest News Home
SIPTU Deputy General Secretary, Ethel Buckley, has told thousands of workers gathered in Belfast that the finalisation of the “Good Jobs Bill” marks a new era for workers’ rights, describing the large turnout as the embodiment of a “strong,...
by | Apr 30, 2026 | General News, Latest News Home
In my work educating workers across Ireland, I hear the same stories time and again. The worker who has been quietly struggling for years: misreading a complex roster, finding the open-plan office unbearable, or freezing in an interview despite being brilliant at the...
by | Apr 16, 2026 | General News, Latest News, Latest News Home, Press Releases
The National Executive Council (NEC) of SIPTU met today in Liberty Hall, Dublin, to discuss the current energy crisis and its impact on the cost-of-living. The NEC unanimously resolved to ensure that workers and their families are protected during this enduring...
by | Apr 13, 2026 | General News, Latest News, Latest News Home, Public Administration and Community
SIPTU has today (Monday 13th April) welcomed the Government’s new investment plan for the country’s full-time and retained fire services but highlighted serious gaps of grave concern. The Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage published a statement on...
