About The GSU

The Guinness Staff Union is the largest trade union in Diageo (Guinness) in Ireland, representing workers in St. James Gate, Dublin, Littleconnell Brewery and beyond. The Guinness Staff Union was originally known as the Guinness Staff Association. The Association was founded in 1969 and affiliated to Congress in 1979. In March 1999 the Association was renamed the Guinness Staff Union.

Message from the General Secretary

Welcome to the official website for the Guinness Staff Union, The Guinness Staff Union was originally known as the Guinness Staff Association. The Association was founded in 1969 and affiliated to the Irish Congress of Trade Unions in 1979. In March 1999 the Association was renamed the Guinness Staff Union.

In the Guinness Staff Union we represent members who work directly for Diageo Ireland and also work with our retired members in the Guinness Retired Staff Association. We negotiate directly with the company on matter regarding members pay and conditions of employment.

Anyone employed by Diageo Ireland can be a member of the Union and if you click on the Union Membership link in the header above you will find the online application form for joining the union along with additional information on the rules of the union, the drinks industry in Ireland and the benefits of being in the union.

You will also see a link to the Gallery in the header above and if you follow the prompts you will be able to upload photographs relating to working in the Brewery, this feature will hopefully allow us to build an archive of memories that anyone who visits the site can see.

The GSU has a proud record over many years representing our members. The Union has built up an excellent reputation and has gained respect from the company. The role of the GSU is to ensure that all members are well represented on collective and individual matters. The most effective way for us to achieve success in this is by maintaining and growing our membership.

There is strength in unity.

Yours faithfully

Jason Palmer
General Secretary
Guinness Staff Union