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Update on Public Service Balloting

by | Aug 13, 2026 | Health, Latest News, Latest News Home, SIPTU Bulletin | 0 Comments

SIPTU members working in the public service have commenced ballots for Industrial and Strike Action over the Government’s failure to meaningfully engage in a successor Pay Agreement.  

Members at St Joseph’s Centre vote in favour of WRC proposal ending dispute

by | Aug 13, 2026 | Health, Latest News Home, SIPTU Bulletin | 0 Comments

Members employed at Ireland’s largest dementia care facility voted in favour of a WRC proposal ending a long-running dispute at the unit which caters for more than 80 people daily.

“A rat race is for rats.” The legacy of trade unionist Jimmy Reid

by | Aug 9, 2026 | History, Latest News Home, The Sunday Read | 0 Comments

Jimmy Reid lived by the belief that real fulfilment lies in service to humanity and people. The Union way, and that solidarity is not some abstract concept but a daily commitment.

SIPTU supports workers’ boycott of Israel fixtures and calls on Government to cancel games

by | Jul 30, 2026 | Campaigns, Latest News, Latest News Home, Press Releases | 0 Comments

When facing an attempt by a regime to sportswash a genocide, workers have a right to act in accordance with their conscience and should not face disciplinary action.

SIPTU says attack on Dublin Bus driver highlights need for a Transport Police Service

by | Jul 30, 2026 | Latest News, Latest News Home, Press Releases, Transport Sector, Transport, Energy, Aviation and Construction | 0 Comments

SIPTU say an attack on a Dublin Bus driver and Union member highlights the pressing need for the Government to fulfil its commitment to establish a Transport Police Service

Summer Economic Statement puts fiscal squeeze on public services and erodes living standards 

by | Jul 22, 2026 | Latest News, Latest News Home | 0 Comments

SIPTU representatives have today expressed serious and deep concerns following the publication of the Government's Summer Economic Statement.