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If employment is a good indicator of economic health, we might be getting a bit under the weather. The private sector generated no new net jobs in the last year and overall job growth is falling towards zero. We need to debate how to maintain job growth. tinyurl.com/6dap783e
03.02.2026 10:44 — 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 1
I was honoured to be part of a bit of history this morning! This was the first meeting that John King had in his new office as General Secretary of @siptu.bsky.social ✊️
It is crucial now that we work together to make the 22 actions in the Govts Plan on Collective Bargaining a reality.
@labour.ie
Bank Holiday Read: Gentleman Jim I knew and loved.
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Sunday Read: A Billionaires Revolution is rolling back hard-won progress, exacerbating inequality, and hollowing out democracy writes incoming SIPTU General Secretary, John King.
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Larkin insisted that workers must not see themselves as isolated individuals, but rather part of a collective force, as he put it. “An injury to one is the concern of all”
Thank you to all who came to our Larkin Commemoration this afternoon and big thanks to all the staff in Glasnevin.
An unacceptable slap in the face by Government to thousands of dedicated frontline public service workers.
Union members from Dublin Fire Brigade, An Garda Síochána, the Prison Service and the Defence Forces come together to Secure our Future!
There is no ceasefire. Sanctions now!
24.01.2026 20:20 — 👍 4 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0This week SIPTU supported our friends and comrades in the @cwuireland.bsky.social on the Covalen picket line.
Your fight is our fight. Solidarity Forever!
On Culture Night we are host a special event in the Liberty Hall Theatre the celebrating the building’s significant architectural, historical, and cultural heritage.
📍Friday, 19th September, Liberty Hall Theatre from 6pm.
🎟️ culturenight.ie/event/the-work…
13.08.2025 20:41 — 👍 5 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
@siptu.bsky.social on staff working in supermarkets and shops getting abuse for price increases.
- New presidential hopeful Gareth Sheridan speaks to @jerosullivanrk.bsky.social 2/
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It’s a worker’s right to join a union and collectively bargain. - Bernie Sanders
11.08.2025 12:31 — 👍 4 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0Radiographers and Radiation Therapists play such an important role in every patient’s journey.
From diagnosis to treatment management, people like Anita and Shirley are there every step of the way.
Thank you to all Allied Health Professionals for the work you do. #WeAreSIPTU
PRAXIS members along with a representative from SIPTU and the National Campaign For the Arts presenting a petition signed by over 1,500 artists and arts workers to Minister Patrick O’Donovan, urging immediate action to safeguard their incomes amidst ongoing instability within the Arts Council.
11.07.2025 19:37 — 👍 3 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
We Only Want The Earth. The life and ideas of James Connolly.
Galway Film Fleadh
Thurs 10 July | 16:30 | Town Hall Theatre
Tickets here: www.galwayfilmfleadh.com/project/we-o...
🚨 It's time to:
✅ Invest in public services & people who deliver them
❌ Stop privatisation and END austerity
💰 Promote tax justice
✊ Protect workers’ rights
🌍 Ensure public services support our democracy
#NoToAusterity #PSDay2025
Kerry, Cork, Limerick, Clare….
Housing crisis EVERYWHERE!
SIPTU members out on the streets of Cork #RaiseTheRoof
To all the Union Dads
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Happy Father’s Day
A clear message to @Israel.bsky.social from @siptu.bsky.social , Ireland's largest Trade Union
31.05.2025 18:56 — 👍 17 🔁 4 💬 2 📌 1
Proud of @siptu.bsky.social
and my hometown yesterday...
Baile Átha Cliath abú...
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I asked trade union members why they joined a union?
@unitetheunion.bsky.social @siptu.bsky.social
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This week @praxisunion.bsky.social and SIPTU have joined together to fight for artists and arts workers.
All workers deserve a fair days pay for a fair days work. #Unionise
“There is no union without workers, and there are no free workers without a union” - Pope Francis.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
Great to catch up with colleagues from across Europe at the
@uni-europa.bsky.social conference in Belfast.
A pleasure to receive the award with @cwuireland.bsky.social - @siptu.bsky.social and Mandate recognising our collective work on the Respect At Work campaign. respectatwork.ie
Free Palestine
14.03.2025 20:21 — 👍 4 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0Thank you for sharing. Would you find us sharing with members?
13.03.2025 10:06 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
Irish Transport and General Workers Union (ITGWU) membership card, 1981/82
Irish Transport and General Workers Union (ITGWU) membership card, 1981/82. @siptu.bsky.social
13.03.2025 09:26 — 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 0
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“The MUI is a SIPTU affiliate along with Irish Equity and Praxis Artist Union. As the overall Union representing these cultural workers. Arts sector workers must not become the innocent victims of any mistakes that may or may not have been made within the Arts Council.”
Great first meeting today as a member of the Travel & Transport Strategic Policy Committee of Limerick City Council! Privilege to represent ICTU & appreciated the warm welcome. Productive discussions on hedgerow grants, city parking & UL parking issues. @siptu.bsky.social
19.02.2025 16:56 — 👍 0 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0WATCH: SIPTU Services members are a huge cog on the wheel of an economy that is moving well ahead.
Our members are on the front line.
Together, we are growing our union and making sure no service worker is left behind.
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