Who we are

SIPTU is the union for Health Care Workers.

Our Health Division is proud to represent over 40,000 healthcare workers across Ireland. We stand with our members in hospitals, emergency services, clinics, and communities – both public and private sector – who tirelessly dedicate themselves to improving patient care and delivering essential services all day, every day.

We are working with our members to campaign for the delivery of safe staffing levels, safer working conditions and justice in the workplace.

There are six Sectors within the Division:

our sectors

Our members are organised in both the public and private sector. Their activities make a major contribution to improving the quality of people’s lives and delivering essential services.

Care Sector

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Intellectual Disability

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Support Grades

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Ambulance Sector

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Allied Health Professionals

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Nurses and Midwifery

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Email: healthdivision@siptu.ie

Divisional Organiser: Kevin Figgis

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Latest news

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

by | Jun 27, 2025 | Health, Latest News, Latest News Home | 0 Comments

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 demands an end to the failed policy of for-profit elder care

by | Jun 5, 2025 | Health, Latest News, Latest News Home | 0 Comments

SIPTU representatives have demanded immediate and swift action from Government to ensure safe staffing levels are implemented across the private nursing home sector without delay.

SIPTU conference is warned of threat to public health care from outsourcing of services

by | Apr 10, 2025 | Health, Latest News | 0 Comments

Outsourcing key functions to private companies is the biggest threat facing workers and patients within the public health service says SIPTU's Health Divisional Organiser, Kevin Figgis.

SIPTU Health members update: Section 39 pay proposals

by | Mar 12, 2025 | Health, Latest News Home | 0 Comments

Following intensive negotiations we advise that SIPTU has secured a set of Section 39 pay proposals which will now be put to a vote of eligible members. Contact your local official for more details on how and when you can cast your vote.

Statement on behalf of ICTU Group of Unions – WRC talks adjourn

by | Mar 3, 2025 | Health, Latest News | 0 Comments

Talks aimed at resolving the long running pay dispute in the community and voluntary sector have been adjourned tonight, at the request of the WRC, until Friday morning (7th March) at 10.00am.

Section 39 workers ballot for strike over inaction on pay

by | Feb 18, 2025 | Health, Latest News Home, Public Sector, SIPTU Bulletin | 0 Comments

The Government has announced that it intends to meet with Unions representing staff in Section 39 community and voluntary organisations in the face of an ongoing SIPTU Health Division ballot.