Where Have All the Revolutionaries Gone?
The annual Connolly commemoration brings together Union activists, political supporters and members of the Connolly family to remember one of the founders of our Union, James Connolly.
Unions call for nationalisation of Tara Mines if owners fail to develop new ore body
The Tara Mines Group of Unions has called on the Government to take over the running of part or all of Tara Mines if its current owners fail to invest in the development of a major new ore body.
SIPTU Respect Transport Workers campaign launches public transport users survey
An online public survey concerning bus, train and tram users experience of anti-social behaviour on the public transport network was launched on May Day by the Respect Transport Workers campaign
SIPTU members vote for Section 39, 40, 56 and 10 pay proposals
SIPTU members employed in Section 39, 40, 56 and 10 organisations have voted overwhelmingly in favour of Workplace Relations Commission pay proposals in a ballot counted in Liberty Hall today.
SIPTU says Government must respect public opposition to U-turn on workers’ rights
SIPTU has called on the Government to honour its commitments to increase statutory sick pay entitlements and introduce a living wage, highlighting the overwhelming Red C poll support.
SIPTU welcomes Dublin Bus support for Union’s transport policing proposal
SIPTU representatives have welcomed the public support of Dublin Bus management, for the establishment of a dedicated transport police service.
Government must “walk the walk” not just “talk the talk” on Collective Bargaining
SIPTU representatives have today (Tuesday, 15th April) launched a stinging criticism of the...
SIPTU says Minister must discuss strict CCPC conditions on BNM Recycling sale
SIPTU has called on Minister for Climate, Environment and Energy, Darragh O’Brien, to meet Bord na Móna (BNM) Recycling workers.
SIPTU conference is warned of threat to public health care from outsourcing of services
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 condemns Government delay on statutory sick pay provision increase
SIPTU has condemned the failure of the Government to honour its commitment on increasing the number of days of entitlement to Statutory Occupational Sick Pay from five to seven.
SIPTU calls for measures to limit impact of tariffs on productive economy and jobs
SIPTU urges the Government to swiftly address any impact of US tariffs. The union also calls for consideration of shortened working week schemes to protect workers and businesses from any potential fallout.
Neurodiversity — a trade union issue
To mark World Autism Day, we took a look at how our Union can ensure that workplaces are more inclusive and supportive of neurodivergent workers.
SIPTU seeks Taskforce to deal with looming US tariff threat
SIPTU has called on the Government to immediately establish a taskforce to plan for the State’s response to the trade tariffs which have been threatened by the US President Donald Trump.
SIPTU BNM Recycling members defer strike after progress on working conditions protection
SIPTU members at Bord na Móna Recycling, have deferred strike action scheduled to begin on 2nd April to allow for talks at the Workplace Relations Commission.
BNM Recycling workers serve strike notice for 2nd and 3rd April
SIPTU members employed by Bord na Móna Recycling, the country’s last publicly owned domestic waste collection service, have served notice of a two-day strike action for the 2nd and 3rd April.
Bowl of shamrock presented to Palestinians as Occupied Territories Bill banner unveiled in Cork
The Cork Council of Trade Unions presented a bowl of shamrock to the Palestinian community at an...
Bord na Móna Recycling workers vote for strike action
SIPTU members employed by Bord na Móna Recycling have voted overwhelmingly for strike action in a dispute over the protection of workers’ terms and conditions of employment.
Statement on behalf of ICTU Group of Unions – WRC talks adjourn
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.
Unions seek urgent meeting with Minister on water referendum commitment
The Water Services Group of Unions has written to the Minister James Browne, requesting an urgent meeting in relation to the long-standing Government commitment to hold a water referendum.
Musicians Union of Ireland calls for protection for funding
Funding for arts sector projects must be protected during the review of the operation of the Arts Council following the revelations concerning spending on an unsuccessful IT transformation scheme.
BNM Recycling workers commence strike ballot
SIPTU members employed in Bord na Móna Recycling will commence a ballot for strike action in response to the threat to their terms and conditions.
SIPTU welcomes united political opposition to the sale of Bord na Mona Recycling
SIPTU representatives have welcomed the public and political support for the campaign to prevent the privatisation of Bord na Móna Recycling. #StopTheSale
BNM Recycling sale is an act of economic vandalism says SIPTU
SIPTU has demanded a halt to the sale of Bord na Móna Recycling and an investigation into the attempt to privatise part of a profitable public company.
Disability care workers’ pay left short
SIPTU has condemned the failure of publicly funded disability providers to increase pay, in line with National Minimum Wage (NMW) increases, for workers in disability services who carry out sleepover shifts.
SIPTU conference told we need an economy for workers not billionaires
An economy which works for workers rather than billionaires must be built in Ireland, SIPTU Deputy General Secretary, Greg Ennis, told delegates attending the Union’s Services Division Conference
SIPTU will demand TDs honour their pledge to improve workers’ rights
The 89 TDs, a majority of TDs in Dáil Eireann, who signed the ‘Respect at Work’ pledge will be...
SIPTU conference told unions must help build left alternative to the Government
Trade unions must work with left-wing parties to ensure that the electorate has a credible alternative to the ‘most conservative Government in living memory’
Building a better world as one big union
Sunday Read: SIPTU Deputy General Secretary keynote address at the annual Jim Larkin Commemoration in Glasnevin. #LarkinLives
SIPTU calls on Kent Playgroup Ltd to rethink closure of vital childcare service
SIPTU – The Early Years Union has called on the management of Kent Playgroup Ltd to rethink a decision to end an Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) Programme at its facility in Stoneybatter.
Dublin Firefighters call out Government pensions betrayal
Younger members of Dublin Fire Brigade, who feel betrayed by the new Government due to its failure to honour commitments on pension reform.
SIPTU has commended Local Authority workers for their work during Storm Éowyn
SIPTU has commended members in Local Authorities for their tireless efforts in delivering essential frontline services during and after Storm Éowyn, despite working with severely limited resources.
Legacy of the Lockout
The Great Dublin Lockout remains the seminal event in the history of the Irish working class. That epic struggle also ranks as one of the great battles in the history of the workers’ movement.
SIPTU Section 39 workers to ballot for strike over Government inaction on pay
SIPTU’s Health Division is to begin a ballot of up to 5,000 members working in Section 39 Organisations for strike action due to the failure of the Government to honour a pay agreement
SIPTU seeks meeting with new Transport Minister on transport police commitment
SIPTU representatives have welcomed the inclusion in the Programme for Government of a commitment to establish a new transport police service with powers of arrest and under the control of the NTA.
Action on care workers’ pay needed due to recruitment crisis
SIPTU calls on the Irish Government to increase the Minimum Annual Remuneration for Health Care Assistants & Home Support Workers to €30,000.
Concerns over increased assaults on Dublin City Council workers
SIPTU representatives are calling for action to safeguard Dublin City Council workers from physical assaults while they are carrying out their duties assisting communities throughout the city
Strike action to save bin collection service
SIPTU members working in Bord na Móna Recycling will consider industrial action, up to and including a strike, to safeguard the future of Ireland’s last publicly-owned domestic waste collection service.
Incoming Government must not renege on water referendum commitment
SIPTU has called on the incoming Government to hold a referendum to provide constitutional protection against the future privatisation of public water services.
Supporting quality union jobs at Christmas
The aim of Supporting Quality is to protect quality jobs by promoting the goods and services produced in unionised workplaces in Ireland.
Retained Fire Service members awarded €30,000 in age discrimination cases
Two SIPTU members employed in the Retained Fire Service were awarded €15,000 each due to being forced to retire at age 60 when both wished to continue in their jobs.
Incoming Government must expand public nursing home and home care provision
SIPTU, the Union of Health Care Assistants (HCA), has called on the incoming Government to expand...
Sky Handling Partner and SIPTU agree union recognition deal
A collective bargaining agreement has been reached between Sky Handling Partner, which was...
SIPTU says EPA report findings make sale of Bord na Mona Recycling untenable
SIPTU has stated that the proposed sale by the State of Bord Na Mona Recycling is untenable in light of a new EPA report which says Ireland will miss its mandatory EU recycling targets applying from 2025.
Report shows major pay gap between Health Care Assistants in public and private employment
A new report from EPSU has revealed a significant pay gap between the earnings of Health Care Assistants in the public and private sectors in some European countries, including Ireland.
SIPTU DGS calls on left parties to build a real alternative government while in opposition
SIPTU Deputy General Secretary, Greg Ennis, has called on Sinn Féin, Labour and the Social Democrats to work together to build a real alternative government to present to voters in time for the next General Election
SIPTU to consult Section 39 Organisation members on industrial action on pay claim
SIPTU is to begin a process of consultation with members in Section 39 Organisations concerning...
Respect at Work campaign hails ‘new political consensus’ on workers’ rights
The Respect at Work campaign has today hailed a “new political consensus on workers’ rights” after its General Election pledge received support from across the spectrum.
SIPTU DGS says Irish failure on workers’ rights will see industrial action and protest
SIPTU Deputy General Secretary Greg Ennis, has forecast industrial unrest and protest due to the Government’s failure to implement a new EU Directive that should necessitate the introduction of greater protections for trade union activists
SIPTU calls for public childcare Provision in Election Campaign
The Early Years Union – SIPTU has today (Friday, 15th November) published its election demands to radically transform childcare for parents, children, educators and providers.
SIPTU Private Sector Demands – General Election 2024
When candidates come knocking to your door looking for a vote ensure that they leave knowing that the SIPTU Private Sector has these clear demands for any in-coming Government. #Unionise
Join us for a Rally for Unity and Hope
The trade union movement was built on the simple idea of uniting working people to stand stronger...
Respect Transport Workers to present Travel Safe proposal in Leinster House
SIPTU will host an information meeting for Oireachtas members and the media on the Union’s...
SIPTU calls for workers’ right to unionise to be central to General Election debate
SIPTU’s Manufacturing Divisional Organiser, Neil McGowan, has called for workers’ rights and the right to unionise to be central to the debate in the upcoming General Election.
Union busting leads to “climate of fear” in Irish workplaces, new report finds
A damning new report launched today by the Respect at Work campaign exposes the scale and human cost of union busting activity across Ireland. #StopUnionBusting
SIPTU outlines proposal for new Transport Police pilot scheme for Dublin, Cork and Limerick
SIPTU has launched a costed proposal for a new National Public Transport Police (NPTP) with an initial pilot scheme involving 125 officers based in Dublin, Cork and Limerick.
Taoiseach’s Taskforce for Dublin report proposals on waste and transport must be implemented
SIPTU believe that proposals on waste re-municipalisation and increased security on public transport contained within the Dublin City Taskforce report must be implemented as a matter of urgency.
Our Union, Our Team campaign secures positive engagement with the FAI
SIPTU has welcomed the progress that has been made by the Our Union, Our Team campaign on issues concerning FAI staff including pay and conditions.
Talks seek to resolve Becton Dickinson redundancies dispute
Redundancy negotiations for over 100 SIPTU members affected by the planned closure of the Becton Dickinson plant have entered into a mediation process overseen by former Labour Court Chair Kevin Duffy
HSE staffing plan provokes protest campaign
SIPTU members, along with those in colleague health unions, are conducting a campaign of opposition to the HSE’s Pay and Numbers Strategy with public protests across the country in recent weeks.
SIPTU escalate campaign in opposition to the HSE’s Pay and Numbers Strategy
SIPTU has escalated the campaign in opposition to the HSE’s Pay and Number Strategy with further protests this week, highlighting member concerns the policy will have a detrimental impact on services.
SIPTU members to protest the HSE’s Pay and Numbers Strategy
SIPTU Health Division will continue its campaign in opposition to the Health Service Executive’s Pay and Numbers Strategy this week at several additional locations this week across the country.
HSE policy on recruitment is a ‘blunt instrument’ that will impact services
SIPTU representatives told a hearing of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health that the HSE policy on recruitment is a ‘blunt instrument’ which if implemented in its current form will not improve public health services to the extent necessary.
SIPTU wins €45m for Early Years pay in Budget 2025
SIPTU-The Early Years Union has won €45 million in Budget 2025 to raise the pay of Early Years educators and managers, calling it a significant step in progressing the Sector away from a low pay model.
Budget 2025 is an irresponsible attempt to buy the election
SIPTU has branded Budget 2025 as an irresponsible attempt by the Government to buy an election and a recipe for long-term instability in our public finances.
Cork Council of Trade Unions rally for a ceasefire in Palestine and Lebanon
Workers must continue to pressure the Irish Government to take the lead in opposing the rogue state which Israel has become. #CeasefireNow
SIPTU members in Becton Dickinson in Drogheda commence industrial action
SIPTU members employed in the Becton Dickinson manufacturing plant in Drogheda, commenced a ‘work-to-rule’ industrial action today due to the failure of management to meaningfully engage.
SIPTU members working at CIS vote for strike action
SIPTU members employed in the Citizens Information Service have voted overwhelmingly in favour of strike action in a dispute over pay. Strike action is to commence on October 7th.
SIPTU welcomes that changes to ambulance services in South West will not proceed
SIPTU representatives have welcomed correspondence from management at the National Ambulance Service confirming that changes to rosters planned for the South West region will not be implemented.
Workers rally in Strasbourg urging EU to end exploitation in subcontracting chains
SIPTU activists rallied in front of the European Parliament to call upon the EU institutions for urgent action to stop exploitation in subcontracting chains.
Proposals for public childcare provision doomed unless low pay addressed
Proposals from Fine Gael and the Green Party to develop a public Early Years education system are doomed to failure unless low pay for workers in the sector is adequately addressed.
SIPTU call on National Ambulance Service to reverse proposed cuts in South West
SIPTU representatives have called on the management of the National Ambulance Service to reverse proposed cuts to overtime which could reduce the number of available ambulance crews in the South West.
SIPTU members in Citizens Information Service ballot on strike action
SIPTU members employed in the Citizens Information Service (CIS) have begun a ballot for strike action which could close dozens of Citizens Information Centres around the country.
SIPTU welcomes progress towards a better FAI
SIPTU has welcomed progress made by the ‘Our Union, Our Team’ campaign and the FAI Senior Leadership Team on issues concerning staff, including pay and conditions.
Labour Court calls on Decotek Automotive to engage with SIPTU
SIPTU members employed in Decotek Automotive have secured a Labour Court recommendation that the company should engage with them as a collective, through their Union.
SIPTU at the WRC regarding Job Evaluation Scheme
The Union attended the WRC on 27th August to discuss this with the HSE. Members of the National Support Grade Sector Committee attended this meeting.
Jimmy Gralton – A Legacy of Struggle and Solidarity
Commemorating James Gralton, a forgotten Irish socialist, we reflect on his legacy of struggle, solidarity, and social justice as well as his impact on trade unionism and the enduring fight for workers’ rights in Ireland.
‘Our Union, Our Team’ suspends actions to allow meeting with FAI
We wish to thank the support we have received so far from the football community in Ireland for the ‘Our Union, Our Team’ campaign and we will update them on developments as they arise.
Countdown is on to win Respect at Work
Workers want to unionise and be protected from employer retaliation. This is the message from the Respect at Work campaign. Join the campaign.
Lockout Series: Recalling the women of 1913
One of the lessons we might learn is that unless we make a real effort to document the achievements of our female trade unionists, we are losing opportunities to point to Union women as role models.
SIPTU calls on Amnesty to secure the jobs of laid off staff in Ireland
SIPTU has called on the Board of Amnesty International Ireland to use every means at its disposal to work to secure the employment of its staff in Ireland who are due to be laid off next month.
‘Our Union, Our Team’ FAI workers’ campaign to ramp up actions
Our Union, Our Team’, which demands respect for FAI workers, will increase its activities next month with the announcement of several high-profile supporters and a campaign of political pressure.
21% pay increase for craft workers employed in the motor industry
SIPTU has agreed a new three-year pay deal which secures a 21% increase in wages for craft workers employed across the motor industry sector.
Government’s planned funding model for RTÉ will lead to greater privatisation
SIPTU members employed in RTÉ have made clear that they do not agree with the Government’s plan, announced in late July, regarding the future funding of the national broadcaster.
FAI must respect its workers’ right to collective bargaining in line with EU policy
SIPTU has called on the Football Association of Ireland (FAI) to respect its workers’ right to collectively bargain on pay and conditions
Too many people are living in a low-wage Republic
A higher minimum wage is unquestionably good for workers, businesses and the economy. The Government has a decision to make, not just about a modest minimum wage increase, but a vision for Ireland.
Government must support minimum €15 hourly rate for Early Years Educators
SIPTU Early Years Union is calling for ring-fenced State funding to support a €15 minimum wage rate for educators and a 10% increase to all Employment Regulation Order (ERO) rates
SIPTU secures €11,500 for worker unfairly dismissed by TD
SIPTU has secured €11,500 against Deputy Violet Anne Wynne in a case concerning a worker who was unfairly dismissed, without any proper recourse to fair procedures.
Victimisation highlights need for protections for union activists
Claims of worker victimisation on a state-funded construction project on the North Quays in Waterford City highlights the need for Government action on a new EU Directive.
‘Our Union, Our Team’ target Sligo vs Shels match
‘Our Union, Our Team’ campaign, which demands respect for FAI workers, carried out a leaflet and banner drop at the Sligo Rovers vs Shelbourne match.
Wexford’s iron men faced down the foundry owners
The recourse to a lockout on the part of foundry owners was a pre-emptive blow aimed at ensuring that the newly emergent ITGWU would not get itself established in the industry in Wexford.
SIPTU members shocked and saddened by closure of Aer Lingus Cargo Operation in Shannon Airport
SIPTU members working in Aer Lingus Cargo in Shannon Airport were left shocked and saddened by a sudden announcement yesterday that the cargo operation is set to close.
Launch of restructured SIPTU scholarship scheme aimed at rewarding activism
SIPTU College has launched a restructured SIPTU Education and Development Support (Scholarship) Scheme, following its suspension during the Covid-19 pandemic.
€3,889 for worker not provided with written terms of employment
The SIPTU Workers’ Rights Centre has secured awards totalling €3,889 for a worker who did not receive a statement of his terms of employment.
‘Our Union, Our Team’ FAI workers’ campaign target Shels vs Derry match
The SIPTU ‘Our Union, Our Team’ campaign, which demands respect for FAI workers, carried out a leaflet and banner drop at the top of the table League of Ireland match between Shelbourne and Derry City.
Stronger Together – Standing Up to Racism
‘Stronger Together: Anti-Racism Workplaces and Trade Unions Project’ is a new ICTU initiative to combat racism and champion the contributions of migrant workers in society.
21% pay increase for craft workers employed in the motor industry
SIPTU has agreed a new three-year pay deal which secures a 21% increase in wages for craft workers employed across the motor industry sector.
SIPTU welcomes completion of National Radiation Therapist Review Report
SIPTU representatives have called on the Minister for Health to accept the recommendations of the National Radiation Therapist Review Report on adequate staffing levels for cancer services.
SIPTU members disagree with Government’s planned funding model for RTÉ
SIPTU members employed in RTÉ have made clear that they do not agree with the Government’s plan, announced today regarding the future funding of the national broadcaster.
Minister Ryan refuses to meet with Bord na Móna recycling workers
Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications, Eamon Ryan, has refused a request by workers employed in Bord na Móna Recycling to meet with them to discuss privatisation threat.
National Advocacy Service Staff pause Strike Action for talks
National Advocacy Service staff protested outside the constituency office of the Taoiseach, Simon Harris to highlight their demand for a fair pay rise and for Government to respect the Labour Court.