Early Years Union and employer body call for pay proposal support

by | Jun 30, 2025 | Latest News, Latest News Home

SIPTU – The Early Years Union and the Federation of Early Childhood Providers have jointly called on early childhood care and education employees and employers to support pay proposals which emerged from negotiations at the Joint Labour Committee (JLC) for the...

SIPTU says HSE must address lack of opportunities for Radiographer and Radiation Therapy graduates

by | Jun 27, 2025 | Health, Latest News

SIPTU representatives have called on the HSE to address the lack of opportunities for recent Radiographer and Radiation Therapist graduates to take up employment in the public health service.  SIPTU Sector Organiser, John McCamley, said: “Graduates are facing major...

Progress on Assault Scheme and sleepover funding for Section 38 staff

by | Jun 27, 2025 | General News, Health, Latest News, SIPTU Bulletin

After sustained union campaigning, the HSE and Section 38 employers in intellectual disability and community services have confirmed that funding for the Serious Physical Assault Scheme is now available. This breakthrough follows concerns that frontline workers in...

Unions secure balanced and sustainable agreement on extended health services 

by | Jun 27, 2025 | Latest News, SIPTU Bulletin

After weeks of intense negotiations between the HSE, the Department of Health, and health workers’ unions, an agreement has been reached on the HSE Principles for Extended Services. The initiative aims to enhance patient access to services by extending opening hours,...

Labour Court recommends a final extension to Long Covid scheme 

by | Jun 27, 2025 | Latest News, Latest News Home, SIPTU Bulletin

The Labour Court has issued its recommendation on a Union-wide claim for an Occupational Illness Scheme for Long Covid sufferers.  Instead of establishing a permanent scheme, the Court has advised a six-month extension of the current temporary paid leave arrangement,...

Bord na Móna Recycling strike called off following improved offer to workers

by | Jun 18, 2025 | Latest News, Latest News Home

SIPTU representatives have agreed to call off a scheduled one-day strike at Bord na Móna Recycling following the securing of a significantly improved offer for workers at talks with the company in Portlaoise, County Laois, today (Wednesday, 18th June). SIPTU...