International

Speaking to trade union leaders today, ICTU Assistant General Secretary Owen Reidy said Today’s decision of the DUP to pull out of the NI Executive is highly regrettable but not surprising as they have been threatening this for some time. It is hoped that with the legislation going through...

Human Rights and Equality Commission, IBEC, and ICTU Publish New Employers Guide for Hiring Asylum Seekers on International Human Rights Day. The Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (the Commission) is asking employers across Ireland to use the significant skills, experience and...

MEPs on Thursday decided to start talks on a directive that will guarantee all workers in the EU a fair and adequate minimum wage. Parliament endorsed the mandate agreed by the Employment and Social Affairs committee with 443 votes in favour, 192 against and 58 abstentions Negotiations can start as...

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...

Today (7 October) marks the 13th World Day for Decent Work (#wddw20). Decent work must be at the centre of government actions to bring back economic growth and build a new global economy that puts people first. Central to the struggle for decent work is the effective realisation of the right to...

Gender Equality a key focus in Convention ratification campaign. ActionAid Ireland, the Irish Congress of Trade Unions and Men’s Development Network have joined forces to push for the prompt passage of new laws protecting workers – most particularly women – from harassment and abuse. Tánaiste Leo...

The appalling situation facing the people of Afghanistan must be met with urgent action by the international community to forestall further human rights abuses. The Taliban’s takeover threatens to further destabilise the region itself and thousands of Afghans are at serious risk of Taliban reprisals...