SIPTU Private Sector - Manufacturing, Services and TEAC Divisions

20/08/2026

Denis Sheridan on RTÉ - Delivery Drivers Interview ✊

Today with David McCullagh · Episode

11/08/2026

Big turn out for SIPTU General meeting today in Glenpatrick Spring Water, Clonmel. SIPTU site committee Mick Dillon, Ray Ryan, Gerry Walsh working together with Sharon Ryan (SIPTU Organiser) to build density and improve conditions and benefits of members ✊

05/08/2026

SIPTU Organiser Ciara McMahon Flavin addressing a packed out meeting at St Mary’s College / Queens University Belfast, on the subject matter of ‘Women in Trade Unions and a New United Ireland’ as part of this year’s Feile an Phobail event. ✊

30/07/2026

Don’t play ball with Genocide ✊

Trade unionists understand solidarity.

We will not cross a picket line which is standing against genocide, whether that line is in Donnybrook, Dublin Airport, Hungary or Serbia.

Full statement here: https://www.siptu.ie/siptu-supports-workers-boycott-of-israel-fixtures-and-calls-on-government-to-cancel-games/

22/07/2026

Public Services and Workers Squeezed while the Hospitality and Burger Barons gorge on their €681m vat cut applied from July 1st - A Government out of touch and out of ideas 11 weeks in advance of it’s budget ✊

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

Despite persistent inflation, a growing population, and ageing demographics, the overall fiscal package is substantially lower than last year’s, signalling a potential suppression of public spending when resources are needed most.

This package will squeeze essential public services to breaking point and do little to address the ongoing erosion of workers’ living standards.

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17/07/2026

SIPTU members in Aer Lingus demand engagement without delay ✊

SIPTU will ensure that the interests of our members are fully protected and that any proposed changes are the subject of meaningful, robust consultation and engagement.

We understand the intense anxiety this news creates, and we are committed to supporting all affected members and keeping them fully informed as further details emerge.

17/07/2026

End the Cuban Blockade - Solidarity and Support from SIPTU ✊

16/07/2026

Adrian Kane elected as SIPTU Deputy General Secretary for the Public Sector ✊

SIPTU elects Adrian Kane as new Deputy General Secretary for Public Sector

“The world of work has been transformed in this digitalised age, but technological change need not be a one-way street, workers’ best opportunity to shape their workplace and share in the benefits of new technology is by unionising.”

Full statement here: https://www.siptu.ie/siptu-elects-adrian-kane-as-new-deputy-general-secretary-for-public-sector/

14/07/2026

A day in the life… ✊

UNI Europa has released Unsung: Cleaners, a documentary podcast bringing together the voices of cleaners across Europe.

In this episode Lisa Stenson, a hospital cleaner and SIPTU member tells her story.

The five-part series explores the human stories behind one of the world’s most essential and most overlooked jobs: cleaning.

11/07/2026

Congratulations Eddie, an inspiring member and activist in his workplace ✊

Thank you to Eddie Grimes, a member of our Union for 50 year in Glen Electric.

Here’s Eddie getting his 50 year Union badge with Niall McNally Organiser (left) and Shop Stewards Oliver White and Steven Hyland.

On the work and commitment of people like Eddie we stand tall and grow stronger.