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Unions will demand workers’ rights are linked to public contract tenders at pay talks

by | Jul 1, 2026 | General News, Latest News, Latest News Home | 0 Comments

Unions will demand that the Government include honouring basic workers’ rights as part of future public procurement contracts at upcoming public sector pay talks.

Reinstatement of 9% VAT rate for hospitality businesses fails workers

by | Jul 1, 2026 | General News, Latest News, Latest News Home, Services | 0 Comments

SIPTU has criticised the reinstatement of the 9% VAT rate for hospitality sector employers warning that the measure represents a costly subsidy with little benefit for workers or consumers.

Castolin workers win dispute on redundancy terms

by | Jun 29, 2026 | General News, Latest News, Latest News Home | 0 Comments

SIPTU has received confirmation that Castolin management that the company will implement a Labour Court Recommendation bringing to a successful conclusion a campaign of industrial action.

SIPTU calls on RTÉ to boycott Israel fixtures as union members will not cooperate with sportswashing

by | Jun 24, 2026 | General News, Latest News, Latest News Home | 0 Comments

SIPTU has written to RTÉ calling on the station to refuse to broadcast scheduled football fixtures against Israel and has committed to supporting workers who refuse to work on them.

Upcoming EU presidency an opportunity to support workers legal right to collectively bargain 

by | Jun 24, 2026 | Latest News, Latest News Home | 0 Comments

SIPTU General Secretary, John King said today the upcoming Irish Presidency of the Council of the Eu is an opportunity to support Irish workers' legal right to collectively bargain