Rana Plaza

Rana Plaza Twelve Years On: Justice is as far away as ever


Introduction Just over a year ago we updated you all on EU developments in relation to corporate accountability - more here. Although limited in scope, t he transition from voluntary guidelines to mandatory human rights due diligence was a landmark moment for workers’ rights worldwide. The prospect...

A Brighter Future - A Congress Perspective on Energy Policy

Congress has updated our 2007 energy briefing paper which had sounded the alarm on high and rising energy costs and the causes and cost drivers. This up-to-date trade union perspective is intended to inform public, political and policy debate around this significant issues for families, the economy...

Global Solidarity Summer School

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Strand Hotel, Limerick

We are delighted to be hosting our annual Global Solidarity Summer School in the Strand Hotel in Limerick this year. An exciting programme with topics such as...

ICTU Manifesto for European Elections 2024

With the European Elections coming up in June, familiarise yourself with the relevant issues for workers by reading the Congress Manifesto for the European Elections 2024.

Safe and Healthy Work in a Digital Age

European Week for Safety and Health 23 – 27 October 2023


The European Week for Safety and Health at Work is held annually in October with hundreds of awareness raising events taking place across the EU and beyond. Good occupational health and safety benefits both workers and employers, and prevention of risks is key. Pressure from trade unions is a major...
Climate river forest pollution

Moving to a green economy must be 'fair and just' - Patricia King


This year has been characterised by extremes in our weather and a changing climate across much of Europe, North America, Asia and the Middle East. The European Union’s climate observatory confirmed that July was the hottest month ever recorded on Earth, while in Ireland, June was the hottest...

BDC 2023 Agenda

The agenda contains the timetable of business and all of the motions to Biennial Delegate Conference 2023. It also details Standing Orders Report No. 1, the nominations to BDC 2023, and the full list of fringe events taking place over the 3 days.

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