SIPTU calls on HSE to address dispute over radiographer tutor retention crisis

by | Mar 6, 2026 | Allied Health Professionals Sector, General News, Health, Latest News, Press Releases

SIPTU representatives have urged the HSE to take immediate action to resolve a dispute arising from a recruitment and retention crisis affecting Clinical Practice Tutors in Radiography. SIPTU Sector Organiser, John McCamley, said: “Consistent failures to address...

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...

Pay increase for HSE workers starts 1st February 2026

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

Members in the HSE and section 38 employments will receive an increase in annualised basic salary of 1% or €500, whichever is greater, from 1st February 2026.   We are expecting to receive confirmation from the HSE on the actual pay dates when the increase will be...

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...

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...