News - SIPTU
Local TD calls for resolution in ambulance dispute
Unions representing more than two thousand ambulance workers, paramedics and EMTs are meeting with HSE officials in the Labour Court again today, after renewed negotiations began on Monday.
May 21, 2026 13:04
Talks over National Ambulance Service pay row to continue this morning
Unions representing frontline staff say progress has been slow, with no breakthrough reached during negotiations with the HSE.
May 21, 2026 07:45
Local ambulance staff say union talks are a step in the right direction
SIPTU and Unite trade unions have agreed to stand down a planned 48-hour strike by frontline ambulance staff next week.
May 15, 2026 13:10
Government urged to intervene in ambulance strikes
Action is taking place in Athlone, Carrick-on-Shannon, Roscommon and Longford.
May 12, 2026 17:41
Local workers at the National Ambulance Service to engage in a strike this morning
It's over a pay dispute, with union members saying Government commitments haven’t been followed through.
May 12, 2026 07:35
Local TD backs Ambulance staff action
The workers are set to picket outside ambulance stations in Roscommon, Boyle and Loughglynn tomorrow for 24 hours.
May 11, 2026 13:12
SIPTU ambulance staff to picket in Roscommon next week
It's over disputes that the recommended enhanced pay scales to reflect the growing demands of services have not been implemented by the HSE.
May 9, 2026 15:30
Athlone woman elected as SIPTU's new honorary Vice-President
Annette Donlon, who works as a litter warden with Roscommon County Council, was elected by delegates at the union's conference last week.
Nov 20, 2025 13:21
SIPTU calls for 'urgent' discussion on anti-social behaviour on public transport
The union says it has written to the Minister twice in recent months looking for a meeting, but has received no reply despite Fianna Fáil's commitment to the establishment of a transport policing service.
May 10, 2025 08:23
Bord na Móna workers to take action over sale of domestic waste service
Members believe the sale threatens the security of their terms and conditions.
Feb 21, 2025 07:41
Local MEP expresses concern over potential sale of Bord Na Móna site
The group is set to sell off its waste management business in Tullamore in a deal which is expected to be worth more than €55m.
Dec 19, 2024 11:54
Siptu to grill midlands TDs over sale of Bord Na Móna Recyling this morning
The group is set to sell off its waste management business in a deal which is expected to be worth more than 55 million euro.
Dec 19, 2024 08:53
Significant pay gap reported between public and private HCAs
SIPTU who contributed to the report said it vindicates what the union has been saying for years.
Dec 7, 2024 08:16
Female Bus Éireann driver shot with airgun in Limerick
SIPTU is calling for urgent action on transport safety after she was shot in her cab on the bus yesterday.
Jul 13, 2024 08:05Shannonside Newsletter
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