by | Sep 23, 2026 | Health, Latest News, Latest News Home, SIPTU Bulletin
Dear Members, On 30th September, our members in 30 of Ireland’s largest hospitals will take industrial action as part of the Union’s campaign to force the Government to begin negotiations on a new public service pay agreement. Participating members will conduct a...
by | Sep 22, 2026 | Health, Latest News, Latest News Home
SIPTU Health Division has today (22nd September) notified the HSE and voluntary hospital employers that more than 11,000 members across 30 hospitals will undertake a full day of strike action on Wednesday, 14th October, in a major escalation of the Union’s...
by | Aug 23, 2026 | The Sunday Read
More than a century after his death, James Connolly remains an iconic presence on the landscape of Irish trade unionism, socialism and republicanism. But why does a man executed in 1916 remain as relevant in 2026 and what would he make of the world today? The answer...
by | Aug 13, 2026 | Health, Latest News, SIPTU Bulletin
SIPTU’s Health Division has warned that Artificial Intelligence (AI) must not be allowed to replace human judgement, safe staffing, or compassionate care in Ireland’s health service. The Union’s largest division made the call following the publication by...
by | Aug 13, 2026 | Health, Latest News, SIPTU Bulletin
SIPTU nursing manager members voted overwhelmingly in favour of industrial action and strike action over the failure of the HSE and Department of Health to implement pay recommendations 42 and 43 under the Expert Review Body on Nursing and Midwifery. ...