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

Care Sector

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Intellectual Disability

Intellectual Disability

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Support Grades

Support Grades

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Ambulance Sector

Ambulance Sector

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Allied Health Professionals

Allied Health Professionals

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Nurses and Midwifery

Nurses and Midwifery

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(01) 8586466

Email: healthdivision@siptu.ie

Divisional Organiser: Kevin Figgis

Latest news

SIPTU Health: Covid-19 Nursing Home Survey

by | Dec 22, 2025 | Health, Latest News, Latest News Home | 0 Comments

SIPTU is preparing a submission to the Irish Government’s review of the pandemic response in nursing homes and your experience matters. Please take 3 minutes to...

SIPTU Members at Caredoc Begin 24-Hour Work Stoppage Over Unpaid WRC Pay Increase

by | Dec 19, 2025 | Health, Latest News, Latest News Home | 0 Comments

Today 120 SIPTU members  employed by Caredoc across the south east region of the country engaged in 24 hour work stoppage arising from the failure of management to...

Key issues at Stake

by | Dec 4, 2025 | Health, Latest News, Latest News Home, Public Administration and Community | 0 Comments

 Pay and Cost of Living: Fight for pay increases that address the rising cost of living.  Job Security: Protect permanent direct employment & stop outsourcing....

SIPTU recommends members accept proposals in long-running ambulance pay dispute

by | Jul 30, 2025 | Ambulance Sector, Health, Latest News, Latest News Home | 0 Comments

SIPTU representatives are recommending members in the National Ambulance Service (NAS) accept Workplace Relations Commission proposals on pay and work practice changes.

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

by | Jun 27, 2025 | Health, Latest News | 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.

Progress on Assault Scheme and sleepover funding for Section 38 staff

by | Jun 27, 2025 | General News, Health, Latest News, SIPTU Bulletin | 0 Comments

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.