SIPTU says venue support scheme is inadequate support for Night-Time Economy

by | Mar 9, 2026 | Latest News, Latest News Home, Press Releases, Services

SIPTU representatives say the Government’s new Grassroots Venue Support Scheme (GVSS), the latest support package for the night-time economy, falls drastically short of the investment required to stabilise the sector and protect its workers’ livelihoods. SIPTU...

SIPTU members in Dublin Home Care provider vote for strike action

by | Mar 9, 2026 | General News, Health, Latest News, Latest News Home, Press Releases

SIPTU members working in Blanchardstown and Inner City Home Care have voted overwhelmingly in favour of strike action over pay inequality. SIPTU Organiser, Michelle Waller, said: “SIPTU members employed in Blanchardstown and Inner City Home Care have delivered a...

SIPTU warns of ‘race to the bottom’ as union challenges ‘EU Inc.’ deregulation plans

by | Mar 6, 2026 | Latest News, Latest News Home, Press Releases

SIPTU has today issued a stark warning regarding the proposed new pan-European “28th company/EU Inc. regime,” stating it risks dismantling decades of hard-won workers’ rights and labour standards in Ireland and across Europe. The warning came at a...

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...