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SIPTU demands halt to hospitality VAT break to fund cost-of-living relief for workers

by | Mar 27, 2026 | General News, Latest News, Latest News Home, Press Releases, Private Sector | 0 Comments

SIPTU has called on Government to halt the planned reinstatement of the 9% VAT rate for the hospitality sectors and invest in targeted electricity credits for low to average-income households.

SIPTU ambulance workers’ survey reveals lack of confidence in HSE to address welfare issues

by | Mar 27, 2026 | General News, Latest News, Latest News Home, Press Releases | 0 Comments

A survey of SIPTU members in the National Ambulance Service has found 78% of respondents express a lack of confidence in the HSE’s ability to adequately address welfare and health and safety issues.

SIPTU General Secretary warns cost-of-living crisis will impact wage negotiations 

by | Mar 25, 2026 | General News, Latest News, Latest News Home, Press Releases | 0 Comments

SIPTU General Secretary, John King, has warned that the added cost-of-living increases, resulting from the crisis in the Middle East, will mean additional pressure for wage increases in negotiations.

Podcast: The Frontline of Truth and Democracy

by | Mar 23, 2026 | Latest News Home | 0 Comments

In this episode of Unionise, SIPTU’s Adrian Kane and Dr Eileen Culloty join us to discuss why the future of RTÉ cannot be built on a foundation of downsizing and outsourcing.

Irish Equity celebrates Jessie Buckley’s historic Oscar awards win

by | Mar 17, 2026 | General News, Latest News, Latest News Home, Press Releases, Services | 0 Comments

Irish Equity, which represents performers and creative workers across Ireland, hailed Jessie Buckley's historic Oscar win, which will act as an inspiration to a new generation of Irish performers.
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