Economy

The Irish Congress of Trade Unions has called on the Government to “act with urgency” on recommendations to cease the importation of peat for use in horticulture and ensure the needs of the sector are met from peat harvested and produced in Ireland. The recommendations are contained in the report of...

The INMO, Fórsa, and SIPTU trade unions, and the Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU) are to lodge a pay claim for thousands of workers employed in the voluntary and community sector. Unions are also seeking to establish an appropriate collective bargaining forum for the sector where pay, terms and...

The Irish Congress of Trade Unions described the publication today (Nov. 4) of the Climate Action Plan as a “positive initial step” but said the overall plan will ultimately be judged on its capacity to deliver a genuine Just Transition across all sectors of the economy and society. Congress noted...

When we met in Trinity College, Dublin in July 2019, none of us would have predicted the events we have experienced, across our island, over the last two years. One occurrence which shocked and saddened us all in Congress was the very sudden, sad, untimely, and unexpected passing of our late...

Responding to the decision taken by the Government to continue with the application of protective measures within the workplace, Irish Congress of Trade Unions General Secretary Patricia King said: 'ICTU’s primary concern is keeping workers safe and ensuring that all workplaces are as safe as...

ICTU General Secretary Patricia King has expressed concern about the lack of recognition for low-paid essential workers in Budget 2022. Responding to the Budget measures, Ms. King said it was 'a retrograde step' that the Government has allocated one-third of the €1.5 billion discretionary package...

Responding to the publication of the Pensions Commission’s report Irish Congress of Trade Union general secretary Patricia King said: “This is a comprehensive and detailed report which puts forward a wide range of recommendations to share the increasing costs of the State Pension between the State...

In a first response to the National Development Plan 2021-2030 published today, the Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU) said that the Government needs to clarify how the NPD will promote decent jobs over the coming years. ICTU General-Secretary Patricia King said: The plan is presented as being...

In a first response to the National Development Plan 2021-2030 published today, the Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU) said that the Government needs to clarify how the NPD will promote decent jobs over the coming years. ICTU General-Secretary Patricia King said: ‘The plan is presented as being...