SIPTU calls out employers as childcare crisis deepens

by | Apr 1, 2026 | Latest News, Latest News Home, Press Releases

SIPTU representatives have warned that up to €45 million in ringfenced state funding, allocated to improve the pay of Early Years Educators in 2026, is at risk following the continued refusal of employers’ groups to enter pay talks with the Union. SIPTU Sector...

SIPTU demands halt to hospitality VAT break to fund cost-of-living relief for workers

by | Mar 27, 2026 | General News, Latest News, Latest News Home, Press Releases, Private Sector

SIPTU has called on the Government to halt the planned reinstatement of the 9% VAT rate for the hospitality and services sectors, saying the estimated €680 million it will cost on an annual basis should instead be invested in targeted electricity credits for low to...

SIPTU ambulance workers’ survey reveals lack of confidence in HSE to address welfare issues

by | Mar 27, 2026 | General News, Latest News, Latest News Home, Press Releases

A survey of SIPTU members in the National Ambulance Service has found 78% of respondents express a lack of confidence in the HSE’s ability to adequately address welfare and health and safety issues highlighted by staff within the organisation.  As part of a...

SIPTU General Secretary warns cost-of-living crisis will impact wage negotiations 

by | Mar 25, 2026 | General News, Latest News, Latest News Home, Press Releases

SIPTU General Secretary, John King, has warned that the added cost-of-living increases, resulting from the crisis in the Middle East, will mean additional pressure for wage increases in negotiations with employers across the public and private sectors of the economy....

Irish Equity celebrates Jessie Buckley’s historic Oscar awards win

by | Mar 17, 2026 | General News, Latest News, Latest News Home, Press Releases, Services

Irish Equity, which represents performers and creative workers across Ireland, hailed Jessie Buckley’s historic Oscar win, which will act as an inspiration to a new generation of Irish performers. Irish Equity President, Gerry O’Brien, said: “Jessie’s...

SIPTU’s Kevin Figgis urges commitment to universal high-quality public services

by | Mar 13, 2026 | Divisions, Health, Latest News, Latest News Home

SIPTU’s Health Divisional Organiser, Kevin Figgis, is urging the Government to commit to providing high-quality universal public services following the adoption of a resolution by the European Federation of Public Services Unions (EPSU). The resolution, adopted by an...