Jimmy Gralton – A Legacy of Struggle and Solidarity

by | Sep 7, 2024 | Latest News, Latest News Home, The Sunday Read

Nestled in the sleepy countryside of county Leitrim, Effrinagh is a small village that holds a significant place in the hearts of many Irish trade unionists. Its picturesque green fields and winding country roads charmingly disguise its importance as the birthplace of...

‘Our Union, Our Team’ suspends actions to allow meeting with FAI

by | Sep 6, 2024 | Latest News, Latest News Home, Transport, Energy, Aviation and Construction

SIPTU members employed in the Football Association of Ireland (FAI) have suspended banner and leaflet drop actions that are part of the ‘Our Union, Our Team’ campaign after management agreed to a meeting to discuss their outstanding issues on Wednesday, 11th...

Countdown is on to win Respect at Work

by | Sep 4, 2024 | Campaigns, Latest News Home, SIPTU Bulletin

Workers want to unionise and be protected from employer retaliation. This is the message that the Respect at Work campaign is delivering to politicians and policy makers across the country in recent months. TDs and MEPs in the Government and opposition parties are on...

​SIPTU calls on Amnesty to secure the jobs of laid off staff in Ireland 

by | Aug 30, 2024 | Latest News, Latest News Home, Public Administration and Community

SIPTU has called on the Board of Amnesty International Ireland to use every means at its disposal to work to secure the employment of its staff in Ireland who are due to be laid off next month as the human rights organisation struggles with a financial crisis. SIPTU...

21% pay increase for craft workers employed in the motor industry

by | Aug 29, 2024 | Latest News, Latest News Home, SIPTU Bulletin

SIPTU has agreed a new three-year pay deal with the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI), the national trade association for the motor industry, which secures a 21% increase in wages for craft workers employed across the sector over the next three years. SIPTU...

Government’s planned funding model for RTÉ will lead to greater privatisation

by | Aug 29, 2024 | Latest News, Latest News Home, SIPTU Bulletin

SIPTU members employed in RTÉ have made clear that they do not agree with the Government’s plan, announced in late July, regarding the future funding of the national broadcaster.  SIPTU Services Divisional Organiser, Teresa Hannick, said: “We believe there has been a...