Karl Byrne
@karlbyrne.bsky.social
Trade Union Organiser. Leinster 🏉 Liverpool ⚽️ and Labour DBN Member 🌹
Great to be in attendance at seminar today celebrating 10 years of the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC): A Decade of Impact, A Future of Fair Work and Equality. There were contributions highlighting stories from the frontline services, and the future of fair work & equality in Ireland & beyond.
October 1, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Great to be in attendance at seminar today celebrating 10 years of the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC): A Decade of Impact, A Future of Fair Work and Equality. There were contributions highlighting stories from the frontline services, and the future of fair work & equality in Ireland & beyond.
Fantastic Trade Union Day at University of Galway. Great engagement at the stands across campus and at our Information Seminar on Fixed Term Contracts, Specific Purpose Contracts and CID’s. Fabulous to see this engagement leading to several potential members joining as a result.
September 23, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Fantastic Trade Union Day at University of Galway. Great engagement at the stands across campus and at our Information Seminar on Fixed Term Contracts, Specific Purpose Contracts and CID’s. Fabulous to see this engagement leading to several potential members joining as a result.
Their fight for equal pension rights, occupational sick pay, and the same bereavement leave as their colleagues is a just one. Time for Labour Court intervention. @forsatradeunion.bsky.social
What another major day in the campaign for #PensionParity by school secretaries and caretakers. Five huge rallies across Ireland, bringing energy, noise and power. Do you think the government is finally getting the message?
Rallies in Dublin, Athlone, Cork, Bray, and Sligo
Rallies in Dublin, Athlone, Cork, Bray, and Sligo
August 30, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Their fight for equal pension rights, occupational sick pay, and the same bereavement leave as their colleagues is a just one. Time for Labour Court intervention. @forsatradeunion.bsky.social
ICTU Group met with the chair of the Oireachtas Education Committee Erin McGreehan TD, We discussed several issues such as the ECF, Higher Education Funding, Apprenticeship Delivery & Delivery and the need for a Stakeholder Forum for Higher Education and how we could support her work the Committee.
July 10, 2025 at 3:25 PM
ICTU Group met with the chair of the Oireachtas Education Committee Erin McGreehan TD, We discussed several issues such as the ECF, Higher Education Funding, Apprenticeship Delivery & Delivery and the need for a Stakeholder Forum for Higher Education and how we could support her work the Committee.
SIPTU members stand in full solidarity with students and staff taking part in the protest organised by AMLÉ/USI taking place outside Leinster House at 6.00pm tomorrow
Students are being asked to shoulder unaffordable fees while struggling to find housing, access healthcare, and make ends meet.
Students are being asked to shoulder unaffordable fees while struggling to find housing, access healthcare, and make ends meet.
July 7, 2025 at 6:53 PM
SIPTU members stand in full solidarity with students and staff taking part in the protest organised by AMLÉ/USI taking place outside Leinster House at 6.00pm tomorrow
Students are being asked to shoulder unaffordable fees while struggling to find housing, access healthcare, and make ends meet.
Students are being asked to shoulder unaffordable fees while struggling to find housing, access healthcare, and make ends meet.
We strongly support the demand to end casualisation and eliminate insecure contracts.
This includes defending Academic Freedom and pushing back against growing commercial and political pressures. Education must remain a public good, democratically accountable, properly funded, and accessible to all
This includes defending Academic Freedom and pushing back against growing commercial and political pressures. Education must remain a public good, democratically accountable, properly funded, and accessible to all
July 5, 2025 at 11:25 AM
We strongly support the demand to end casualisation and eliminate insecure contracts.
This includes defending Academic Freedom and pushing back against growing commercial and political pressures. Education must remain a public good, democratically accountable, properly funded, and accessible to all
This includes defending Academic Freedom and pushing back against growing commercial and political pressures. Education must remain a public good, democratically accountable, properly funded, and accessible to all
SIPTU Divisional Organiser, Adrian Kane & Labour Leader, Ivana Bacik delivered the annual James Connolly addresses today at the Connolly Commemoration in Arbour Hill Cemetery.
James Connolly’s family also recited excerpts of his work on housing, conflict and equality which still resonate today.
James Connolly’s family also recited excerpts of his work on housing, conflict and equality which still resonate today.
May 11, 2025 at 1:49 PM
SIPTU Divisional Organiser, Adrian Kane & Labour Leader, Ivana Bacik delivered the annual James Connolly addresses today at the Connolly Commemoration in Arbour Hill Cemetery.
James Connolly’s family also recited excerpts of his work on housing, conflict and equality which still resonate today.
James Connolly’s family also recited excerpts of his work on housing, conflict and equality which still resonate today.
Really great Union Day session in UCC. Informative chats around the Public Services Agreement and T&C’s. A few new members too!
April 30, 2025 at 3:41 AM
Really great Union Day session in UCC. Informative chats around the Public Services Agreement and T&C’s. A few new members too!
SIPTU is honoured to sponsor the Postgraduate Champion of the Year award at the SAAI’s
The Student Achievement Awards XII will celebrate the contribution students from across Ireland have made to the student community and Irish society in the past year.
The Student Achievement Awards XII will celebrate the contribution students from across Ireland have made to the student community and Irish society in the past year.
April 30, 2025 at 3:40 AM
SIPTU is honoured to sponsor the Postgraduate Champion of the Year award at the SAAI’s
The Student Achievement Awards XII will celebrate the contribution students from across Ireland have made to the student community and Irish society in the past year.
The Student Achievement Awards XII will celebrate the contribution students from across Ireland have made to the student community and Irish society in the past year.
Privilege to attend the USI Congress. A huge thank you to outgoing President Chris Clifford & massive congratulations to Bryan O’Mahony incoming President, who will undoubtedly continue to strengthen the relationship between SIPTU & USI as we set about securing fair conditions for students & workers
April 17, 2025 at 6:40 AM
Privilege to attend the USI Congress. A huge thank you to outgoing President Chris Clifford & massive congratulations to Bryan O’Mahony incoming President, who will undoubtedly continue to strengthen the relationship between SIPTU & USI as we set about securing fair conditions for students & workers
Another engaging Union Day this time at the DCU Glasnevin Campus. Members and potential members recognising the importance of solidarity and the collective in achieving the Pay Terms in the Public Services Agreement and also locally in improving Terms & Conditions.
April 14, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Another engaging Union Day this time at the DCU Glasnevin Campus. Members and potential members recognising the importance of solidarity and the collective in achieving the Pay Terms in the Public Services Agreement and also locally in improving Terms & Conditions.
Really great engagement at our Union Day Stand in DCU St Pat’s Campus. Great discussions with members and potential members about Pensions, the Public Service Pay Agreement, Remote Working & other Terms & Conditions.
April 10, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Really great engagement at our Union Day Stand in DCU St Pat’s Campus. Great discussions with members and potential members about Pensions, the Public Service Pay Agreement, Remote Working & other Terms & Conditions.
Fantastic to see that UCD Students have balloted in their referendum to rejoin the Union of Students Ireland (USI)
SIPTU looks forward to working with an even stronger Students movement in securing fair conditions for students and workers alike.
Ní neart go cur le chéile
SIPTU looks forward to working with an even stronger Students movement in securing fair conditions for students and workers alike.
Ní neart go cur le chéile
Solidarity always wins
SIPTU support the campaign for UCD to rejoin USI
Collective representation is vital in securing fair conditions for students and workers, and USI plays a crucial role in advocating for the rights of 3rd level students
We encourage UCD students to vote Yes in this referendum
SIPTU support the campaign for UCD to rejoin USI
Collective representation is vital in securing fair conditions for students and workers, and USI plays a crucial role in advocating for the rights of 3rd level students
We encourage UCD students to vote Yes in this referendum
April 4, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Fantastic to see that UCD Students have balloted in their referendum to rejoin the Union of Students Ireland (USI)
SIPTU looks forward to working with an even stronger Students movement in securing fair conditions for students and workers alike.
Ní neart go cur le chéile
SIPTU looks forward to working with an even stronger Students movement in securing fair conditions for students and workers alike.
Ní neart go cur le chéile
Solidarity always wins
SIPTU support the campaign for UCD to rejoin USI
Collective representation is vital in securing fair conditions for students and workers, and USI plays a crucial role in advocating for the rights of 3rd level students
We encourage UCD students to vote Yes in this referendum
SIPTU support the campaign for UCD to rejoin USI
Collective representation is vital in securing fair conditions for students and workers, and USI plays a crucial role in advocating for the rights of 3rd level students
We encourage UCD students to vote Yes in this referendum
March 27, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Solidarity always wins
SIPTU support the campaign for UCD to rejoin USI
Collective representation is vital in securing fair conditions for students and workers, and USI plays a crucial role in advocating for the rights of 3rd level students
We encourage UCD students to vote Yes in this referendum
SIPTU support the campaign for UCD to rejoin USI
Collective representation is vital in securing fair conditions for students and workers, and USI plays a crucial role in advocating for the rights of 3rd level students
We encourage UCD students to vote Yes in this referendum
Great couple of days at the ETBi HR & ESBS Conference. Really eye opening and interesting workshops on Systems Design, Robotic Automated Processes & AI and Personal & Professional Development. Most importantly got to network with ETB HR, ETBi & ESBS staff and my colleagues in INTO, TUI & Fórsa.
March 22, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Great couple of days at the ETBi HR & ESBS Conference. Really eye opening and interesting workshops on Systems Design, Robotic Automated Processes & AI and Personal & Professional Development. Most importantly got to network with ETB HR, ETBi & ESBS staff and my colleagues in INTO, TUI & Fórsa.
The DCU SIPTU Section was at the @DCUSU Union Fair in Glasnevin today and will be in St Pat’s and the Glasnevin campus for Trade Union Week. Please come along and have a chat about why it is beneficial to join SIPTU’s Education Sector - Ireland’s largest Union in Further & Higher Education. #SIPTU
March 18, 2025 at 2:41 PM
The DCU SIPTU Section was at the @DCUSU Union Fair in Glasnevin today and will be in St Pat’s and the Glasnevin campus for Trade Union Week. Please come along and have a chat about why it is beneficial to join SIPTU’s Education Sector - Ireland’s largest Union in Further & Higher Education. #SIPTU
"BIMM’s initial proposal removed job security, employment protections and stable hours. Particular concern to our members was BIMM Managements initial refusal to engage with IFUT or the WRC. We welcome recent progress and hope a fair resolution is found." SIPTU Education Sector Organiser, Karl Byrne
When musicians strike, the music plays on! 🎶✊ #BIMMStrike #SolidarityInSong
@BIMM @BIMM_Institute @tudublin.bsky.social
@gerrymccormack.bsky.social
@RobMcNamaraTU @FrankJonesDGS @SFClare
@paulmurphy.pbp.ie @RuthCoppingerSP @RBoydBarrett @JenCumminsTD @LauraHarmon01 @lawlessj @dfheris
@BIMM @BIMM_Institute @tudublin.bsky.social
@gerrymccormack.bsky.social
@RobMcNamaraTU @FrankJonesDGS @SFClare
@paulmurphy.pbp.ie @RuthCoppingerSP @RBoydBarrett @JenCumminsTD @LauraHarmon01 @lawlessj @dfheris
February 18, 2025 at 3:34 PM
"BIMM’s initial proposal removed job security, employment protections and stable hours. Particular concern to our members was BIMM Managements initial refusal to engage with IFUT or the WRC. We welcome recent progress and hope a fair resolution is found." SIPTU Education Sector Organiser, Karl Byrne
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This is what having a @labourpartyireland.bsky.social MEP helps to achieve ⬇️
An important victory for workers as the EU Parliament passes vital legislation on European Works Councils!
But take note of who opposed it!
By voting against workers’ rights - joining forces with PfE & ECR, the EPP has shown that workers and trade unions cannot count on them.
But take note of who opposed it!
By voting against workers’ rights - joining forces with PfE & ECR, the EPP has shown that workers and trade unions cannot count on them.
December 19, 2024 at 6:50 PM
This is what having a @labourpartyireland.bsky.social MEP helps to achieve ⬇️
Important legislation re improving effectiveness of European Works Councils and but remember who voted against workers rights!
An important victory for workers as the EU Parliament passes vital legislation on European Works Councils!
But take note of who opposed it!
By voting against workers’ rights - joining forces with PfE & ECR, the EPP has shown that workers and trade unions cannot count on them.
But take note of who opposed it!
By voting against workers’ rights - joining forces with PfE & ECR, the EPP has shown that workers and trade unions cannot count on them.
December 19, 2024 at 4:46 PM
Important legislation re improving effectiveness of European Works Councils and but remember who voted against workers rights!
It pays to be UNION. 🗳️💶🤝
SIPTU Education members in Kilkenny College and the RCSI have recently voted to accept pay deals which will see significant rises in their earnings. #Unionise
Our ability to secure these is assisted by growing our membership. www.SIPTU.ie/join
www.siptu.ie/pay-deals-in...
SIPTU Education members in Kilkenny College and the RCSI have recently voted to accept pay deals which will see significant rises in their earnings. #Unionise
Our ability to secure these is assisted by growing our membership. www.SIPTU.ie/join
www.siptu.ie/pay-deals-in...
Pay deals in Kilkenny College and the Royal College of Surgeons Ireland
SIPTU members in Kilkenny College and the RCSI have recently voted to accept pay deals which will see significant rises in their earnings.
www.siptu.ie
December 10, 2024 at 8:29 AM
It pays to be UNION. 🗳️💶🤝
SIPTU Education members in Kilkenny College and the RCSI have recently voted to accept pay deals which will see significant rises in their earnings. #Unionise
Our ability to secure these is assisted by growing our membership. www.SIPTU.ie/join
www.siptu.ie/pay-deals-in...
SIPTU Education members in Kilkenny College and the RCSI have recently voted to accept pay deals which will see significant rises in their earnings. #Unionise
Our ability to secure these is assisted by growing our membership. www.SIPTU.ie/join
www.siptu.ie/pay-deals-in...
Click link below to read the December SIPTU Education Sector Bulletin covering
SIPTU Education Sector demands of the next Government
SIPTU Education Webinar on Code of Practice for Flexible & Remote Working
Updates from Campuses
siptucommunicationsdepartment.newsweaver.ie/10lt53ny6i/a...
SIPTU Education Sector demands of the next Government
SIPTU Education Webinar on Code of Practice for Flexible & Remote Working
Updates from Campuses
siptucommunicationsdepartment.newsweaver.ie/10lt53ny6i/a...
December 7, 2024 at 10:22 AM
Click link below to read the December SIPTU Education Sector Bulletin covering
SIPTU Education Sector demands of the next Government
SIPTU Education Webinar on Code of Practice for Flexible & Remote Working
Updates from Campuses
siptucommunicationsdepartment.newsweaver.ie/10lt53ny6i/a...
SIPTU Education Sector demands of the next Government
SIPTU Education Webinar on Code of Practice for Flexible & Remote Working
Updates from Campuses
siptucommunicationsdepartment.newsweaver.ie/10lt53ny6i/a...
Labour’s manifesto:
No 1 with Environmentalists
No 1 with Dublin Commuter Coalition
No 1 with Focus Ireland
No 1 with Mental Health Reform
Vote Labour
No 1 with Environmentalists
No 1 with Dublin Commuter Coalition
No 1 with Focus Ireland
No 1 with Mental Health Reform
Vote Labour
November 29, 2024 at 12:55 PM
Labour’s manifesto:
No 1 with Environmentalists
No 1 with Dublin Commuter Coalition
No 1 with Focus Ireland
No 1 with Mental Health Reform
Vote Labour
No 1 with Environmentalists
No 1 with Dublin Commuter Coalition
No 1 with Focus Ireland
No 1 with Mental Health Reform
Vote Labour
📰The pay dispute highlighted by @SIPTU member Charlotte Fallon continues to rumble on, despite assurances it would be addressed.
#Section39 workers deserve better! Government must give funding departments the mandate to address the issue. #GE24
irishtimes.com/ireland/social…
#Section39 workers deserve better! Government must give funding departments the mandate to address the issue. #GE24
irishtimes.com/ireland/social…
November 27, 2024 at 2:44 PM
📰The pay dispute highlighted by @SIPTU member Charlotte Fallon continues to rumble on, despite assurances it would be addressed.
#Section39 workers deserve better! Government must give funding departments the mandate to address the issue. #GE24
irishtimes.com/ireland/social…
#Section39 workers deserve better! Government must give funding departments the mandate to address the issue. #GE24
irishtimes.com/ireland/social…