SIPTU - Transport, Energy, Aviation and Construction Division

25/05/2026

As a supporter of the Tressell Festival since its foundation in 2023, we have a special ticket offer available for our Shop Stewards, Activists and staff.


GET YOUR TICKETS HERE - https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/robert-tressell-festival-2026-tickets-1986413506270?utm_experiment=test_share_listing&aff=ebdsshios&sg=03412c26d6ba7f3193aab5da5a036d7828d82770cb8deecc40c7adb5b3210d2d653fa07010c1dd56ed58c0f28d4b9683460afbfd8cc0acf65b720fabf94ed3eaf09439fd21971d4ffc40c123

Enter the code 'SIPTU' for a solidarity rate.

The festival will feature tributes to Michael D. and Sabina Higgins, along with an exciting lineup of high-profile speakers and performers, including Jamaal Bowman, Roddy Doyle, Laura Pidcock, Rebecca O’Keeffe, Sean McKenna, trade unionist Mick Lynch, FARÓ and many more!

Any of the many SIPTU members, staff or activists who have bought a ticket already will be given a free commemorative Tressell programme and badge or poster.

Just show your SIPTU card at the door.

23/04/2026

12/04/2026

The Government COULD have put together an innovative and progressive package of direct supports.

It COULD have regulated prices and profit margins in the energy sector.

INSTEAD, they opted for regressive tax cuts and subsidies to employers.

Workers abandoned AGAIN by the Government

26/03/2026

Workers cannot be expected to carry the burden of this crisis alone.

25/03/2026

📸 Construction AGM in Liberty Hall.

Thanks to all our members and staff for all the progress we’ve made over the last year. There’s plenty more to come and power in a Union!

Beir bua

07/03/2026

22/02/2026

Sunday Read: An affordability led model IS the way out of the housing crisis 🏘️

High house prices and high rents are not inevitable. They are not some force of nature beyond political control.

They are, ultimately, a political choice.

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31/01/2026

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