SIPTU supports workers’ boycott of Israel fixtures and calls on Government to cancel games

by | Jul 30, 2026 | Campaigns, Latest News, Latest News Home, Press Releases

SIPTU has reaffirmed that it will continue to support any member who, on grounds of conscience, refuses to participate in the hosting, servicing or facilitation of the upcoming UEFA Nations League fixtures involving the Irish and Israeli national football teams. At...

SIPTU says attack on Dublin Bus driver highlights need for a Transport Police Service

by | Jul 30, 2026 | Latest News, Latest News Home, Press Releases, Transport Sector, Transport, Energy, Aviation and Construction

SIPTU representatives say an attack on a Dublin Bus driver and Union member last Thursday afternoon on Bachelor’s Walk in Dublin city centre highlights the pressing need for the Government to fulfil its commitment to establish a Transport Police Service.   SIPTU...

SIPTU members agree to WRC meeting, postponing strikes at St Joesph’s Centre

by | Jul 27, 2026 | Divisions, Health, Latest News, Press Releases

SIPTU members employed at Ireland’s largest dementia facility have agreed to defer Monday and Tuesday’s strike action following receipt of an invitation from the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC). On Friday, SIPTU announced an escalation in industrial action, with...

SIPTU escalates industrial action at St Joseph’s Centre with 72-hour strike

by | Jul 24, 2026 | Care Sector, Divisions, Health, Press Releases

SIPTU representatives announced today (Friday, July 24th) an escalation in industrial action at Ireland’s largest dementia care facility with a 72-hour strike scheduled for next week following a lack of progress in talks with management. Members employed as...

SIPTU members back Labour Court proposals resolving ambulance dispute

by | Jul 17, 2026 | General News, Latest News, Latest News Home, Press Releases

SIPTU members overwhelmingly accepted Labour Court proposals today (Friday, 17th July) resolving a six-year dispute over pay rates in the National Ambulance Service (NAS).   98% of members voted in favour of the Labour Court recommendation.   In accepting the...

SIPTU elects Adrian Kane as new Deputy General Secretary for Public Sector

by | Jul 16, 2026 | General News, Latest News, Latest News Home, Press Releases

The National Executive Council of SIPTU, meeting in Liberty Hall, Dublin 1, today (Thursday, 16th July), ratified the election of Adrian Kane as the Union’s new Deputy General Secretary for the Public Service. The outcome followed a postal ballot of SIPTU delegates,...