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The latest news from Congress.

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Oct 2023

Statement on Israel Gaza violence

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The Irish Congress of Trade Unions unequivocally condemns the ongoing attacks on civilians in Israel and Palestine in recent days. Deliberately...
25

Sep 2023

ICTU group of unions announce strike action

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Health workers in the community and voluntary sector to commence indefinite strike action The ICTU group of unions representing health and community...
21

Sep 2023

Union leaders discuss workers rights and constitutional change at the Oireachtas

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The Joint Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement discusses workers rights and constitutional change In attendance were Owen...
20

Sep 2023

Irish Congress of Trade Unions statement on upcoming Equality Referendum

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At a meeting today of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions Executive Council, the matter of the announced referendum on gender equality, care and the...
19

Sep 2023

'It should not be a tax cutting budget' Owen Reidy

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Budget 2024 should mark the first step in building out a better economic model, predicated on inclusive and sustainable improvements in living...
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Sep 2023

Irish Labour Historical Society events this week

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The final programme of talks and events for the ‘Visions of Labour and Class in Ireland and Europe’ Conference is now available online here: ILHS...
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Jul 2023

The Marriage Bar: A ban on employing married women

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The legislation ending the marriage bar in the Irish civil service became law 50 years ago today, on 31 July 1973. The marriage bar required single...
04

Jul 2023

The union voice is needed now more than ever - President Michael D Higgins

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President Michael D Higgins address to Biennial Conference Is mian liom i dtosach báire mo bhuíochas a ghabháil libh as an gcuireadh a sheol sibh...
04

Jul 2023

Presidential address to the Biennial Delegate Conference

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Kevin Callinan – Presidential address to the Irish Congress of Trade Unions Biennial Delegate Conference, 4 July 2023 in Kilkenny Delegates and...
03

Jul 2023

'Making Work Pay' ICTU Biennial Conference

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The ICTU Biennial Conference takes place in Kilkenny on July 4th-6th when hundreds of trade union representatives from across the island come together...