Equality News
Congress and affiliate trade unions have called for concerted action to end the gender pay gap which stands at 13.9%. The Department of Justice and Equality launched a consultation bck in August and trade unions have been to the fore in suggesting actions to tackle the gender pay gap. Actions ...
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7/8 September 2017 - The Midlands Park Hotel & Conference Centre Nearly 200 delegates from Trade Unions North and South gathered for the biennial Congress Women's Seminar in Port Laoise (#ICTUWomen17) You can see pics on our Flickr The seminar was opened by Charlie Flanagan TD, Minister for Justice and Equality, ...
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Introduction to the social policy and equality section of the Executive Council report here Motions debated available here
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Implementing the Public Sector Duty The public sector duty relates to all the functions of a public body which may include; employment, budgeting, procurement, policy development and service delivery. IHREC have published this information leaflet outlining some steps a public body can take to bring a human rights and equality focus ...
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The Department of Justice has just completed a consultation on the development of a new National Women's Strategy. Members of the Women's Committee attended some of the meetings around the country and the Congress Written submission is available here. Next week (Wednesday 5th February) in Geneva, the UN will examine Ireland ...
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Tánaiste and Minister Stanton launch the Migrant Integration Strategy and the Communities Integration FundFebruary 7, 2017: Migrant integration strategy launched in Dublin. It provides the framework for Government action on migrant integration from 2017 until 2020. The Minister with special responsibility for Equality, Integration and Immigration, David Stanton TD launched ...
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Inaugural All-Island Trade Union LGBT Conference Pics available here Opening the inaugural Irish Congress of Trade Unions LGBT conference in Belfast on 30 November 2016, the Deputy Lord Mayor of Belfast Councillor Mary Ellen Campbell called for LGBT equality to be prioritised in workplaces and in society. Speaking to delegates, ...
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The Trade Union Campaign to Repeal the 8th Amendment held a rally today (November 23rd ) on Rosie Hackett Bridge, Dublin. Full press release below: Unions across Ireland call for a referendum on the 8th Amendment Respect and protect women’s lives, health and choices Today Wednesday, November 23, 2016 at 10.30am, the Trade ...
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17 November 2016 - 18 November 2016Congress hosted our annual disability seminar in La Mon House Hotel, outside Belfast on 17/18 November. Pics available on our Flickr Themed around implementation of employment strategies for people with disabilities, North and Sount, delegates heard a variety of inputs including an introduction from ...
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New employer helpline and website - http://www.employerdisabilityinfo.ie/ with information on employing people with a disability. DJEI have also put information on supports available on their website: https://www.djei.ie/en/What-We-Do/Jobs-Workplace-and-Skills/Employment-of-people-with-disabilities/
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In Geneva 11 May 2016, Ireland’s new Government (Tánaiste and Minister for Justice Frances Fitzgerald TD) appeared before the United Nations Human Rights Council. This is the second time Ireland has appeared before the council to answer questions about its human rights record from fellow UN member states, under the Universal Periodic ...
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Congress launches its survey of members use of childcare services and makes recommendations for further investment in quality care. More here Irish Times Editorial on the report and its findings
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Congress submission to the Low Pay Commission on the preponderance of women on the national minimum wage is available here. The Nevin Institute quarterly economic quarterly economic observer, with a focus on women and low pay is also available here
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Leaders from a number of national organisations, including Congress, attended a reception in support of the He for She and Safe Ireland's Man Up campaigns hosted by President of Ireland, Michael D Higgins on 11 March in Aras an Uachtaran. More details here and full report More on Congress support for ...
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200 delegates gathered in Mullingar for our 2016 Women's Conference 3rd and 4th March 2016. Themed 100 years of struggle, delegates debated a wide range of motions and heard from guest speakers on the history of women's struggles. Full agenda and report for conference available here Thanks to Dan O'Neill of SIPTU ...
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