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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(01) 8586466

Email: healthdivision@siptu.ie

Divisional Organiser: Kevin Figgis

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Latest news

New HSE recruitment policy means 2023 vacancies are now lost

by | Jul 18, 2024 | Health,Latest News Home | 0 Comments

The ICTU group of healthcare unions has said it remains concerned over the ability of the HSE to staff its services adequately as vacancies up to the end of 2023 have been effectively suppressed.

Slaintecare Progress Report – Record investment but for who?

by | Jun 9, 2024 | Health,SIPTU Bulletin,The Sunday Read | 0 Comments

It is imperative that the union continues to advocate for a more equitable distribution of resources to all those on the health frontline.

SIPTU secures part-payment of pension on date of retirement

by | Jun 6, 2024 | Health,Latest News Home,SIPTU Bulletin | 0 Comments

SIPTU has secured the part payment of pensions on the date of a members retirement rather than waiting up to several months for it to be paid.

Long Covid scheme discussed at WRC

by | Jun 4, 2024 | Health,SIPTU Bulletin | 0 Comments

The most recent conciliation conference regarding workers with Long Covid took place at the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) in early May.

Recently released HSE HR Circulars

by | Jun 4, 2024 | Health,SIPTU Bulletin | 0 Comments

HR Circular 001 2024 Amendments to Department of Health Consolidated Salary Scales for 1.10.2023 HR Circular 002 2024 Domestic Violence Policy and Paid Leave HR...