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Congress condemns attacks on asylum seekers

Congress strongly condemns the attacks and threats on asylum seekers in Dublin over the past weekend. The deeply distressing scenes of an encampment of those left to sleep rough by the state being burnt out last Friday evening is a worrying development. The further blatant targeting and abuse of...

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Delivering on a Just Transition – a Blog in advance of the National Climate Stakeholder Forum May 2023

Members of the Just Transition Alliance will be attending this week’s National Climate Stakeholder Forum. In advance of the forum we have written to Minister Eamon Ryan (Full letter here) to express our deep and growing concern over the ongoing failure of government to put in place suitable and...

Workers and the EU - Reflections on Ireland's Membership

08 May, 2023

To mark 50 years of Ireland in the European Union, the Irish Congress of Trade Unions has published this collection of essays by current and former trade union leaders reflecting on the impact of EU membership on workers’ rights over the years. Our general secretary Owen Reidy said: “While...

25 Years of the Belfast Good Friday Agreement

On this Good Friday, 2023, ICTU’s leadership reflects upon the 25th anniversary of the Belfast Good Friday Agreement. Speaking on behalf of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions, which represents over 800,000 people in 40 unions on the island of Ireland, Assistant General Secretary Gerry Murphy...

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Women's Seminar March 2023

More than 150 delegates from trade unions across the island gathered in Dundalk for our recent Women's Seminar to mark International Women's Day. A wide range of speakers under the broad theme of Women Demanding a better deal contributed to the event including: General Secretary Owen Reidy on his...

No surprise Ireland found in breach of Labour Rights in European Social Charter - ICTU

It comes as little surprise to the Irish trade union movement that the state and government find itself in breach of a range of labour rights in particular the right to organise, to collective bargaining, and the disproportionate deductions for young workers when it comes to the implementation of...

International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination - ICTU and Ibec statement

To mark International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, (Tuesday, March 21) Congress and Ibec have issued a joint statement to stand against racism and to promote inclusive workplaces. Danny McCoy, CEO of Ibec said “An open and tolerant society is irrefutably a key driver for social...

International Women's Day - need for equality

On International Women’s Day, the Irish Congress of Trade Unions sends greetings to women workers and calls for action to be taken to prioritise equality, inclusion, peace, and democracy. This March 8th, the Women’s Committee of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions sends solidarity greetings to all...

Letter to Minister for Foreign Affairs re Esther Lynch

24 Feb, 2023

We have written to the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Micheál Martin, TD, welcoming his statement unreservedly supporting the rights of trade unions to conduct their important work free from harassment, intimidation and fear and urging him to raise the issue of the expulsion of ETUC...

Women's Seminar

Mar 23 - 24 2023

Dundalk, County Louth

We look forward to welcoming delegates from affiliate unions to our seminar in The Fairways Hotel, Dundalk, County Louth on 23rd and 24th March. Sessions on...

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