International

ICTU Statement on Peace in Colombia

As 300,000 public sector workers were on strike here yesterday, the 14th October was a National Day of Action in Colombia opposing the new government's policies that affect rights of the people - and in defence of gains made under previous President Petro. The day of action was in defence of the...

Unions call on Government to block Central Bank renewal of Israel bonds prospectus

The Irish Congress of Trade Unions has called on the Government to direct the Central Bank of Ireland (CBI) not to renew or approve the 2026 Israel Bonds prospectus, and not to facilitate the transfer of the prospectus to any other EU member state. Congress said that with a decision due today, the...

ICTU hosts Global Solidarity Summer School In Wexford with warning on rise of racist violence and attacks on workers' rights worldwide

The Irish Congress of Trade Unions has opened its Global Solidarity Summer School in Wexford, warning of the rise of racist violence and attacks on workers’ rights. The Summer School, which brings together delegates from across the trade union movement has been running for several years, alternating...

Higher and Further Education unions raise concerns over refusals of Gazan student visas

The Irish Congress of Trade Unions Higher and Further Education Group of Unions has expressed serious concern over reports that Palestinian students from Gaza have been refused Irish student visas despite having secured fully funded places at Irish higher education institutions. The Congress group...

Global Solidarity Summer School

Aug 20 - 21 2026

WHITES OF WEXFORD, ABBEY STREET, WEXFORD, Y35 C5PF

Delighted to be holding our annual Global Solidarity Summer School in White's Hotel in Wexford 20/21st of August. Delegates from across the island will gather...

Government must press for release of imprisoned Gaza doctor - Trade unions

Trade unions in Ireland have urged the Irish Government to use all available diplomatic channels to secure the release of Dr Hussam Abu Safiya, a Palestinian medic who has been held without charge since December 2024. Dr Abu Safiya is a consultant paediatrician and former Director of Kamal Adwan...

Report on the International Labour Conference 2026

01 Jul, 2026

The International Labour Organization held its 114th annual International Labour Conference in Geneva from 1–12 June 2026. It was attended by more than 5,700 delegates representing Governments and Employers’ and Workers’ organizations from the 187 Member States of the ILO, the United Nations...

Good jobs must be at the heart of Ireland’s EU presidency, says ICTU

The Irish Congress of Trade Unions has called on the Government to put workers’ rights and the creation of good, secure jobs at the centre of Ireland’s Presidency of the EU Council. Congress made the call following a meeting with Socialists and Democrats (S&D) Group President Iratxe García Pérez and...

“Unconscionable” for Ireland to fulfil Israel fixtures – trade unions

The Irish Congress of Trade Unions has today called on the FAI not to fulfil Ireland's forthcoming football fixtures against Israel. The call came following a discussion of trade unions leaders at the ICTU Executive Council, which agreed to support the Stop the Game campaign, in line with the...

British and Irish unions condemn “repugnant acts of hate on our streets”

After horrendous far-right violence in the UK and Ireland, the European Trade Union Confederation is convening unions in Dublin to discuss a plan to develop trade union capacity in conflict resolution and peacebuilding. The UK’s Trades Union Congress (TUC) and the Irish Congress of Trade Unions...