Latest Manufacturing Division News

Strike action set at STERIS Tullamore in union recognition dispute

by | May 10, 2026 | General News, Latest News, Latest News Home, Manufacturing | 0 Comments

SIPTU members will conduct work stoppages commencing at 8.00am on Friday, 15th May, and concluding at 8.00am on Saturday, 16th May 2026.

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.

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:

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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.