Latest Manufacturing Division News

SIPTU seeks urgent North Cork Creameries meeting on jobs threat

by | Mar 10, 2026 | General News, Latest News, Latest News Home, Manufacturing, Press Releases | 0 Comments

SIPTU representatives are seeking an urgent meeting with senior management at North Cork Creameries, following an announcement last week that the company is proposing to enter a redundancy process

SIPTU battle to protect manufacturing jobs in Abbeyfeale, Newbridge and Newry

by | Feb 25, 2026 | Manufacturing, Press Releases, SIPTU Bulletin | 0 Comments

SIPTU representatives have expressed deep shock and anger following redundancy announcements at the Kostal plant in Abbeyfeale, County Limerick, Newbridge Silverware,...

Significant pay gains secured across manufacturing employments

by | Feb 25, 2026 | Latest News, Manufacturing, SIPTU Bulletin | 0 Comments

The Manufacturing Division has kicked off 2026 with a wave of successful pay agreements, securing vital wage increases and improved conditions for thousands of workers across the Pharmaceuticals, Electronics, and Food manufacturing sectors.

SIPTU and Sofina Foods confirm union recognition at Carroll’s Cuisine

by | Feb 5, 2026 | Latest News, Latest News Home, Manufacturing | 0 Comments

SIPTU and Sofina Foods have jointly confirmed the formal recognition of SIPTU as the representative trade union for employees at the Carroll’s Cuisine site in Tullamore, County Offaly.

SIPTU members in Carroll’s Cuisine in Tullamore vote for strike action

by | Oct 23, 2025 | Latest News, Latest News Home, Manufacturing | 0 Comments

The campaign of industrial action will commence with work stoppages from 10am to 2pm. on Friday, 31st October, and Saturday, 1st November. SIPTU members will place pickets during these stoppages.

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.