by | Feb 2, 2025 | Latest News, SIPTU Bulletin, The Sunday Read
“He fought for the loaf of bread as no man before him had ever fought; but, with the loaf of bread, he also brought the flask of wine and the book of verse.” Every year at our Larkin Commemoration, people come together to re-examine, evaluate and be energised by the...
by | Jan 19, 2025 | Education, History, Latest News, The Sunday Read
The Great Dublin Lockout remains the seminal event in the history of the Irish working class. That epic struggle also ranks as one of the great battles in the history of the workers’ movement internationally. Until recently, it was viewed as some kind of curtain...
by | Dec 8, 2024 | Latest News, The Sunday Read
A new report from the European Federation of Public Service Unions (EPSU) has revealed a significant pay gap between the earnings of Health Care Assistants (HCAs) in the public and private sectors in some European countries, including Ireland. The Report, Wage Watch:...
by | Oct 28, 2024 | Latest News Home, The Sunday Read
From the picket lines of Sweden to the factory floors of Ireland, workers across Europe and beyond are facing unprecedented challenges says Judith Kirton-Darling, General Secretary of IndustriAll Europe. Last week in her keynote speech to our Manufacturing Conference...
by | Sep 30, 2024 | Latest News Home, SIPTU Bulletin, The Sunday Read
In many industries of our economy, workers face the challenges of a cost of living crisis and the impact of technological change. The move to a greater amount of remote working has benefited many workers, but this opportunity is largely unavailable for those employed...
by | Sep 7, 2024 | History, Latest News, The Sunday Read
Nestled in the sleepy countryside of county Leitrim, Effrinagh is a small village that holds a significant place in the hearts of many Irish trade unionists. Its picturesque green fields and winding country roads charmingly disguise its importance as the birthplace of...
