Who we are

Are you a worker in the manufacturing industry in Ireland?

From agriculture and food production to electronics and pharmaceuticals, the SIPTU Manufacturing Division represents a broad range of workers across the country.

There are three Sectors within the Division: 

our sectors

The Manufacturing Division negotiates collectively with companies, both directly and at sectoral level to achieve better pay and conditions of employment.

Among the hundreds of companies we deal with are household names such as Glanbia, Dawn Meats, Medtronic, Cadbury’s, Bulmers, Procter & Gamble, Kingspan, Pfizer and Apple Computers.

    Electronics, Engineering and Industrial Production

    Electronics, Engineering and Industrial Production

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    Pharmaceuticals, Chemicals and Medical Devices

    Pharmaceuticals, Chemicals and Medical Devices

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    Agriculture, Ingredients, Food and Drink

    Agriculture, Ingredients, Food and Drink

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    (01)8586440

    Email: manufacturingdivision@siptu.ie

    Divisional Organiser: Neil McGowan.

    Latest News

    Manufacturing Division calls for end to lower levels of pay for workers on visas

    by | Apr 16, 2025 | Manufacturing, SIPTU Bulletin | 0 Comments

    SIPTU Manufacturing has called for sectoral bargaining and raises in the minimum wages payable to work permit holders in its submission to the Government’s stakeholder...

    SIPTU Deputy General Secretary Greg Ennis appointed to National Trade Forum

    by | Apr 16, 2025 | Manufacturing, SIPTU Bulletin | 0 Comments

    The Irish Congress of Trade Unions has nominated SIPTU Deputy General Secretary Greg Ennis as the representative of the trade union movement to the Government’s...

    The Union has your back in an increasingly erratic world

    by | Apr 16, 2025 | Manufacturing, SIPTU Bulletin | 0 Comments

    The world is an increasing erratic place, thanks largely to the US Administration of President Donald Trump. Anything that is said about him will probably be out of...

    Redundancy deal secured for workers at Becton Dickinson plant in Drogheda

    by | Apr 16, 2025 | Manufacturing, SIPTU Bulletin | 0 Comments

    Management and staff representatives at the Becton Dickinson (BD) plant in Drogheda reached agreement in December last year on redundancy terms after more than five...

    Average above rate of inflation pay rises in 53 companies in last three months

    by | Apr 16, 2025 | Manufacturing, SIPTU Bulletin | 0 Comments

    Pay rises negotiated by the Manufacturing Division have averaged 3.8% per annum over the last three months with deals concluded in more than 50 workplaces including...