by | Oct 25, 2026 | Latest News, Latest News Home, Press Releases
USIPTU members’ industrial action has brought the Government and trade unions to the table and pay negotiations are now underway in the Workplace Relations Commission. The talks are continuing in the WRC,. By the end of the week it should become clear whether this...
by | Oct 24, 2026 | Latest News, Latest News Home
Both SIPTU and the Musicians’ Union of Ireland (MUI) have expressed deep sadness at the passing of Dónal Lunny, one of the leading figures in Irish folk and traditional music. MUI President and folk singer Niamh Parsons said, “Dónal was a talented musician and...
by | Oct 9, 2026 | Latest News, Latest News Home
SIPTU has called for protections for workers affected by Artificial Intelligence and stronger action against subcontracting abuses, on the opening day of its Transport, Energy, Aviation and Construction (TEAC) Divisional Biennial Delegate Conference at the Hodson Bay...
by | Oct 9, 2026 | Latest News, Latest News Home, Press Releases
SIPTU representatives have warned that the Union will give immediate effect to its existing industrial action mandate if cuts to funding for RTÉ result in compulsory redundancies or further outsourcing of core roles at the national broadcaster. SIPTU Services...
by | Oct 7, 2026 | Latest News, Latest News Home
SIPTU has strongly condemned the statement by Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment Peter Burke that the Government has abandoned 2029 as the deadline for implementing a Living Wage. Referring to the announcement, SIPTU Deputy General Secretary, Ethel...
by | Oct 6, 2026 | Latest News, Latest News Home, Press Releases
SIPTU General Secretary John King has described Budget 2027 as “a chaotic budget providing little relief for workers” and not the “workers’ budget” promised by Minister for Finance, Simon Harris. John King said: “Workers can have no confidence that the Government’s...
