Overview of ESPA

Energy Sector Professionals Association (ESPA) is a branch of Unite the Union, a trade union operating in Ireland and the UK.

ESPA provides workplace support and representation for Engineers and Professionals in the ESB, EirGrid and Endesa Ireland. It is the only union in those companies that can negotiate on behalf of Engineers and Professionals as a group.

In its activities ESPA is guided by the following principles:

To treat all members and all companies equally.
To act professionally at all times.
To strive to achieve the best terms and conditions for our members.
To support our members in achieving continuous professional development.
To stress the importance of engineering to the wellbeing of our citizens.
To support the progress of energy sector through the use of innovative technologies.
To promote a socially responsible energy sector.
To support Ireland’s energy infrastructure development.

ESPA is run by the Branch Council, the executive body of the Branch. The Branch Council consists of Chairpersons of Sub-Branches and Officers of the Management Committee. They are elected to their positions at the AGM usually for the two-year term of office that can be extended at Council's discretion. The AGM is also the policy-making body of the Branch and is open to all members.

Click here to view the organisational structure of ESPA.