Economy

Conference congratulates the Northern Ireland Committee on its commitment to the Better Work Better Lives Campaign. Conference is particularly concerned about the serious – and often hidden –impact that low pay and lack of decent work, lack of investment in...

That this conference reiterates its support for Northern Ireland’s integrated, publicly-owned public transport provider, Translink, and calls for responsible Ministers to ensure the stability of its finances through restoring the fuel duty rebate which was...

Conference our public services are in crisis. The basic economic reason for this, if we look at spending alone makes clear the reason why. In terms of day to day spending since 2010 we have endured an 8% reduction in spending. While the consequences of this...

Northern Ireland’s manufacturing industry employs more than 85,000 people and contributes the bulk of our exports (£7 billion a year) and 14% of our total GVA. Conference notes with dismay that despite the overriding significance of the sector we still do not...

This conference calls on NICICTU to develop an innovative industrial and manufacturing strategy and to campaign for its full implementation. Manufacturing and quality jobs in general in Northern Ireland, have come under threat in recent weeks, months and...

In Northern Ireland, government investment in the Arts has fallen by 30% in cash terms over the last six years. When inflation is taken into account this is closer to 40%. Further reductions and cuts will have significant detrimental impacts on Equity members...