Congress Statement on Proposed Brexit Agreement[News] - Issued 17 Oct 2019The Irish Congress of Trade Unions notes the agreement on Brexit arrived at between the EU 27 and the UK government earlier today. We are currently analysing the detail of this proposal and its implications. As an all island body representing …
Congress Supports Go Safe Speed Van Operators Dispute[News] - Issued 17 Oct 2019Congress supports Speed Camera Van Operators who are to stage a 72 hour work stoppage beginning on Bank Holiday Monday 26 October. General Secretary Patricia King said “it is time for Go Safe to heed the Labour Court recommendation and recognise …
ICTU Condemns Attacks on North-East Syria[News] - Issued 11 Oct 2019The Irish Congress of Trade Unions condemns the completely senseless attack by Turkey in Northern Syria. The attacks are deeply concerning as it will only lead to major suffering for the Kurdish community and other minorities and further destablises …
Congress strongly criticises decision to defer 30 cent increase to low paid workers[News] - Issued 8 Oct 2019It is reported that the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection has decided to defer the implementation of the recommended 30 cent an hour increase in the National Minimum Wage (NMW), which currently stands at €9.80 an hour. General …
Congress response to Budget 2020[News] - Issued 8 Oct 2019General Secretary Patricia King said in response to Budget 2020, “with the threat of Brexit looming we are dismayed that there was no explicit reference to our proposals to minimise the impact of Brexit on thousands of jobs. We will continue to …
