SIPTU elects Adrian Kane as new Deputy General Secretary for Public Sector

by | Jul 16, 2026 | General News, Latest News, Latest News Home

The National Executive Council of SIPTU, meeting in Liberty Hall, Dublin 1, today (Thursday, 16th July), ratified the election of Adrian Kane as the Union’s new Deputy General Secretary for the Public Service. The outcome followed a postal ballot of SIPTU delegates,...

SIPTU demands urgent meeting with Aer Lingus management following “surprise” announcement of 500 job cuts

by | Jul 16, 2026 | General News, Latest News, Latest News Home

SIPTU representatives have today (Thursday 16th July) expressed deep concern and surprise following this morning’s announcement by Aer Lingus of its intention to reduce headcount by approximately 500 positions across the airline.   The union has warned that the sudden...

SIPTU launch landmark ‘Roadmap for Affordable Early Years’ 

by | Jul 16, 2026 | General News, Latest News, Latest News Home

SIPTU officially launched its landmark document, A Roadmap for Affordable Early Years, yesterday (Wednesday, 15th July) at Leinster House. The research outlines a transformative vision to resolve Ireland’s ongoing childcare crisis and how government can deliver...

SIPTU calls for Oireachtas scrutiny of Carlow College closure process and exclusion of staff

by | Jul 15, 2026 | General News, Latest News, Latest News Home

SIPTU representatives have called on the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Higher Education to launch an immediate examination into the decision to wind down Carlow College, St Patrick’s, as well as the flawed process that led to it.   The Union, representing almost 70%...

SIPTU members at St John of God Shankill to strike

by | Jul 14, 2026 | Divisions, General News, Health, Latest News, Latest News Home

SIPTU members employed as Household/Domestic Staff at St Joseph’s Centre in Shankill, Dublin, are to proceed with a strike on Wednesday, 15th July, following a breakdown of talks at the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) on Monday. The dispute follows...

SIPTU to ballot public service members on strike action over Government inaction on pay talks

by | Jul 6, 2026 | General News, Health, Latest News, Latest News Home, Public Administration and Community

SIPTU has today (Monday, 6th July) launched nationwide workplace consultations in preparation for strike ballots involving tens of thousands of members across the public service over the coming weeks, following the Government’s failure to begin meaningful negotiations...