Equality

Following a constructive engagement with Minister Roderic O’Gorman, the Irish Congress of Trade Unions Executive Council agreed to support a YES YES vote in the upcoming referenda. On the vote to extend protections for the family to a wider definition beyond marital families, to those in other...

The Executive Council of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions at its meeting this morning noted the recent publication of the wording for the March 8th referendum to delete article 41.2 of the constitution and to replace it with a new article 42B recognising family care. Congress General Secretary...

Ahead of the UN International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women on Saturday 25 November, the Irish Congress of Trades Unions has welcomed the new workers’ right to five days paid Domestic Violence Leave which comes into operation from Monday. Trade unions have been raising awareness...

Ireland's largest trade unions have called for employers and the Government to implement mandatory workplace menstrual and menopausal policies. The newly formed trade union coalition, 'Stop the Stigma' launched its position paper in Leinster House today (24th October), which includes extensive...

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 family was considered. Congress calls on the Government to publish the wording for the referendum in line with the recommendations of the Citizens’...