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SIPTU members welcome new minimum rates of pay in the security industry 

by | Jul 11, 2025 | Latest News, Latest News Home | 0 Comments

SIPTU members employed in the security industry have welcomed a new Employment Regulation Order that will come into force on 22nd July which will increase minimum hourly rates of pay.

Artists’ petition delivered to Government calling for safeguarding artists’ incomes

by | Jul 10, 2025 | Latest News, Latest News Home | 0 Comments

The petition calls on the Minister to protect funding for artists and arts workers following a series of unresolved issues within the Arts Council, which have left the sector in a state of uncertainty.

Early Years Union and employer body call for pay proposal support

by | Jun 30, 2025 | Latest News, Latest News Home | 0 Comments

SIPTU and the Federation of Early Childhood Providers have jointly called on early childhood care and education employees and employers to support pay proposals which emerged from negotiations at the JLC for the sector.

Labour Court recommends a final extension to Long Covid scheme 

by | Jun 27, 2025 | Latest News, Latest News Home, SIPTU Bulletin | 0 Comments

The Labour Court has issued its recommendation on a Union-wide claim for an Occupational Illness Scheme for Long Covid sufferers. The Government has accepted its recommendations.

Housing ‘not just a crisis anymore, it’s an emergency’ 

by | Jun 27, 2025 | Latest News Home, SIPTU Bulletin | 0 Comments

A number of unions were present on recent Raise the Roof rallies including SIPTU, Fórsa, INMO, Connect, INTO, Mandate and Community Action Tenants Union.
The Early Years Union
The Care Workers Union