We believe the Irish people want the FAI to do the right thing here. It must stand by its own words and respect the safety of those it has a duty of care towards. This necessitates it reconsidering its position in relation to fulfilling these fixtures. More here: www.siptu.ie/siptu-fai-me...

SIPTU 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀: 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗲 🗓️ Saturday, 21st February at 1.00PM 📍 Garden of Remembrance, Dublin 1 SIPTU will join the trade union bloc at the national demonstration to demand sanctions, an arms embargo, and an end to Irish complicity in genocide.

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

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. www.siptu.ie/gentleman-ji...

Sunday Read: A Billionaires Revolution is rolling back hard-won progress, exacerbating inequality, and hollowing out democracy writes incoming SIPTU General Secretary, John King. www.siptu.ie/in-the-face-...

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!

This 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…

@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/ www.irishtimes.com/business/202...

It’s a worker’s right to join a union and collectively bargain. - Bernie Sanders

Radiographers 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.

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 ❤️ Happy Father’s Day

A clear message to @Israel.bsky.social from @siptu.bsky.social , Ireland's largest Trade Union

Proud of @siptu.bsky.social and my hometown yesterday... Baile Átha Cliath abú... 👊🏽

I asked trade union members why they joined a union? @unitetheunion.bsky.social @siptu.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=8UIF...

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

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Irish Transport and General Workers Union (ITGWU) membership card, 1981/82. @siptu.bsky.social

www.siptu.ie/musicians-un... “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

WATCH: 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. siptu.ie/join

As surely as the earth rolls round 🌍 As surely as the glorious sun ☀️ Brings the great moon wave 🌒🌊 Must our Cause be won ✊🏻✊🏼✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿✊ - The Irish Worker (1911) SIPTU.ie/join

Roses are red, Violets are blue We’ve no Union, Without me and you. siptu.ie/join

UNIONS start with YOU! 🫵🫵🫵

“Under Larkin with his iron arms on high, conducting everybody, in all directions, up off our knees. - Thomas Kinsella. #Unionise

❝ Ours is a time which demands that working people stand together. Every day is a fight, but to fight smart. I want to work with you to win decent pay increases, to grow our union. - SIPTU Services Divisional Organiser, Adrian Kane at #UnionRenewal conference in Galway today.

#OTD Constance Markievicz, trade unionist, socialist, and first woman cabinet minister in Europe, born, 1868. 📸 Liberty Hall the night she was released from prison in May 1919. Picture by the amazing @oldirelandincolour ❤️

We should never forget this bank holiday is a national commemoration in Ireland for all those who have lost their lives to Covid and to recognise the people who worked on the frontline of the pandemic. Our #FrontlineHeroes We remember and appreciate them all, now and always.

Safety at work is not just physical. It's about your mental well-being. It's about your workload being reasonable. It's about respect and dignity for you and your colleagues. And the best way to protect each other? #JoinAUnion

In the coming weeks we will conduct a mid-term review of the Public Service agreement to ensure it continues to deliver for our members not only to protect existing good jobs, but to create new jobs, delivering essential public services which are necessary to serve the needs of all our people.

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. Huge turnout for #LarkinLives today in Glasnevin. Thank you to all comrades for coming along and organising.

Power in numbers! 💪 This week, @siptu.bsky.social workplace leaders from Limerick, Clare, Tipperary, & Offaly are coming together in Limerick to share ideas & build our collective strength. We're committed to fighting for better working conditions and a stronger voice for all our members.

“There was a man sent from God whose name was Jim, and that man was Larkin. Jim Larkin is not dead, but is with us, and will be with us always.” - Playwright and ITGWU member Seán O’Casey on Larkin (1947) #LarkinLives

Liberty Hall legends. Maureen and Ann. Sláinte agus táinte. ❤️

The policy of the previous Government means that younger members of the uniformed services, including Firefighters, An Garda Siochana, the Defence Forces and the Prison Service are facing future financial hardship. This must change and change now! #SecureOurFuture

Younger members of Dublin Fire Brigade, who feel betrayed by the new Government due to its failure to honour commitments on pension reform have called for an urgent meeting to discuss the issue which is resulting in many considering leaving the service. #SecureOurFuture

❝ Tyranny trampled them in Dublin’s gutter Until Jim Larkin came along and cried The call of Freedom and the call of Pride Join us for the annual commemoration of Jim Larkin the legendary trade union leader. 📅 Saturday, 1st February ⏰ 11.30am 📍Glasnevin Cemetery & Museum

Larkin had the a heart of a lion, a wonderful mind and was a great socialist. Next Saturday morning we celebrate the life and legacy of the Larkin's in Glasnevin with speeches and special performances. All welcome. Here's the late, great Jer O'Leary performing as Big Jim.

Designed a new poster for an upcoming @strikemap.bsky.social Palestine fundraiser in Brighton.

Saoirse don Phalaistín 🇮🇪🇵🇸 A huge turnout of Union people for the Ireland Palestine Solidarity Campaign (IPSC) march in Dublin today. Well done to all the organisers. We need to keep up the pressure! The Government cannot break their election promises to pass the Occupied Territories Bill.