SIPTU supports workers’ boycott of Israel fixtures and calls on Government to cancel games

by | Jul 30, 2026 | Campaigns, Latest News, Latest News Home, Press Releases

SIPTU has reaffirmed that it will continue to support any member who, on grounds of conscience, refuses to participate in the hosting, servicing or facilitation of the upcoming UEFA Nations League fixtures involving the Irish and Israeli national football teams. At...

SIPTU says attack on Dublin Bus driver highlights need for a Transport Police Service

by | Jul 30, 2026 | Latest News, Latest News Home, Press Releases, Transport Sector, Transport, Energy, Aviation and Construction

SIPTU representatives say an attack on a Dublin Bus driver and Union member last Thursday afternoon on Bachelor’s Walk in Dublin city centre highlights the pressing need for the Government to fulfil its commitment to establish a Transport Police Service.   SIPTU...

SIPTU welcomes progress at WRC with St Joseph’s Centre dispute

by | Jul 28, 2026 | Latest News, Latest News Home

SIPTU has welcomed progress at the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) today (Tuesday, 28th July) between the Union and St Joseph’s Centre, Shankill, concerning a pay dispute. As a result of constructive engagement between the parties, a set of proposals has been put...

Summer Economic Statement puts fiscal squeeze on public services and erodes living standards 

by | Jul 22, 2026 | Latest News, Latest News Home

SIPTU representatives have expressed serious and deep concerns following the publication of the Government’s Summer Economic Statement, warning the significantly reduced fiscal package will squeeze public services, erode members’ living standards and leave the...

SIPTU members back Labour Court proposals resolving ambulance dispute

by | Jul 17, 2026 | General News, Latest News, Latest News Home, Press Releases

SIPTU members overwhelmingly accepted Labour Court proposals today (Friday, 17th July) resolving a six-year dispute over pay rates in the National Ambulance Service (NAS).   98% of members voted in favour of the Labour Court recommendation.   In accepting the...

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

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

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,...