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AI in healthcare must put patients first and workers at the centre, says Health Division

by | Aug 13, 2026 | Health, Latest News, SIPTU Bulletin | 0 Comments

SIPTU's Health Division has warned that artificial intelligence must not be allowed to replace human judgement, safe staffing, or compassionate care in Ireland’s health service.

Nursing manager members vote in favour of industrial/strike action

by | Aug 13, 2026 | Health, Latest News, SIPTU Bulletin | 0 Comments

SIPTU nursing manager members voted overwhelmingly in favour of industrial action and strike action over the failure of the HSE and Department of Health to implement pay recommendations 42 and 43 under the Expert Review Body on Nursing and Midwifery.

Update on Public Service Balloting

by | Aug 13, 2026 | Health, Latest News, Latest News Home, SIPTU Bulletin | 0 Comments

SIPTU members working in the public service have commenced ballots for Industrial and Strike Action over the Government’s failure to meaningfully engage in a successor Pay Agreement.

New agreement strengthens direct employment across the health service

by | Aug 13, 2026 | Health, Latest News, SIPTU Bulletin | 0 Comments

A landmark national agreement that enables eligible agency workers to transfer into directly employed public service roles represents a major victory for health workers and a significant step towards rebuilding a stronger, more sustainable health service.

Members at St Joseph’s Centre vote in favour of WRC proposal ending dispute

by | Aug 13, 2026 | Health, Latest News Home, SIPTU Bulletin | 0 Comments

Members employed at Ireland’s largest dementia care facility voted in favour of a WRC proposal ending a long-running dispute at the unit which caters for more than 80 people daily.

Monthly message from Kevin Figgis, SIPTU Health Divisional Organiser

by | Aug 13, 2026 | Health, Latest News, SIPTU Bulletin | 0 Comments

Throughout July and August, SIPTU representatives have been meeting members in workplaces across the country as part of our consultation process on the Government’s ongoing failure to begin negotiations on a successor Public Service Pay Agreement.

Who we are

SIPTU is the union for Health Care Workers

Our Health Division is proud to represent over 42,000 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.