SIPTU to host urgent political discussion on public broadcasting

by | Mar 3, 2026 | Latest News, Latest News Home

SIPTU members in RTÉ will host an urgent political briefing regarding the escalating crisis in public service broadcasting. The meeting follows a resounding 89% vote of no confidence by SIPTU members in the ‘New Direction’ strategy currently being implemented by RTÉ...

Sunday Read: You need your Union in this crazy world

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

“The whole world is in a terrible state of chassis”, is Captain Jack Boyle’s famous declaration at the end of Juno and the Paycock, written by the famous playwright and early member of our Union, Seán O’Casey. Capt. Boyle’s declaration of dismay was made as he saw his...

Workers will put humanity before football points in Israel match crisis

by | Feb 27, 2026 | Latest News, Latest News Home

SIPTU Deputy General Secretary, Greg Ennis, has reiterated his Union’s call on the Government and FAI to boycott the proposed Ireland vs Israel Nations League matches or face the likelihood that workers may refuse to assist with the fixture on conscience grounds. Greg...

National Ambulance Service dispute intensifies following student jobs decision

by | Feb 27, 2026 | Ambulance Sector, Health, Latest News, Latest News Home

SIPTU members are urging the HSE’s National Ambulance Service (NAS) to reverse its decision not to offer student paramedics full-time contracts following graduation, breaking with what had previously been common practice. SIPTU Sector Organiser John McCamley said:...

An affordability led model is the way out of the housing crisis

by | Feb 22, 2026 | Latest News Home, The Sunday Read

Something is badly broken in Waterford’s housing market, and the numbers make for uncomfortable reading. Average monthly rents in Waterford City now stand at €1,235, a staggering 55% rise since the pre-pandemic period. County-wide rents have increased by 53%...

National Ambulance Service to ballot for industrial action in salary scales dispute

by | Feb 20, 2026 | Ambulance Sector, General News, Health, Latest News, Latest News Home

SIPTU members in the National Ambulance Service (NAS) are balloting for industrial action in a dispute with management resulting from a failure to implement the recommendations of an independent report on updating staff salary scales in recognition of changes in their...