SIPTU to play key role in HSE Pay and Number Strategy talks

by | Mar 3, 2026 | Health, Latest News Home, Press Releases, SIPTU Bulletin

SIPTU will be a key participant in this year’s Pay and Number Strategy talks with the HSE after claims that it was in breach of a staffing agreement across grades. This comes after the HSE was taken to the Labour Court for failing to engage and consult on a...

SIPTU host urgent political discussion on public broadcasting

by | Mar 3, 2026 | Latest News, Latest News Home, Press Releases, Services

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...

Workers will put humanity before football points in Israel match crisis

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

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:...

Union recognition secured at Carroll’s Cuisine in Tullamore

by | Feb 25, 2026 | Latest News Home, Press Releases, SIPTU Bulletin

Union recognition has been secured for SIPTU members in Carroll’s Cuisine in Tullamore, following a campaign of industrial action which received widespread community support. SIPTU and Sofina Foods, the parent company, signed a formal recognition agreement in...

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%...