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A Rallying Call Against Racism


Tens of thousands of people, some estimates put the crowd at 50,000, joined the ‘Ireland for All Rally’ in Dublin on (Feb 18th) in a day of action against racism. ICTU-affiliated unions marched with representatives including, Le Chéile, NWCI, MASAI, and political parties representing those working...

ICTU Executive urges support for the Ireland for all Rally


Speaking after the monthly meeting of the leadership of the trade union movement in Ireland, Owen Reidy ICTU General Secretary stated, “Our movement fully endorsed the Ireland for All rally on Saturday the 18th February in Dublin. We urge union affiliates to participate and join the rally this...
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ICTU condemns protests at people seeking refuge here


The Irish Congress of Trade Unions has condemned recent extremist protests outside centres housing refugees in Dublin and elsewhere. Congress General Secretary Owen Reidy deplored the activities of extremists who are “whipping up fears and anxieties by turning their hate on those seeking...

Irish Trade Unions and the EU (O'Donovan P, July 1999)

On 01 January 2023, Ireland marked 50 years as a member of the EEC (now EU). This followed a referendum on Ireland’s membership of the EEC in which an overwhelming 83% of voters supported the move. But back in 1972 a special delegate conference of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions had decided, by a...

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Esther Lynch the first Irish General Secretary of the ETUC


New European trade union leader to prioritise pay rises and solidarity The new General Secretary of the European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC) has said she will prioritise improved pay for workers in the face of the continent-wide cost of living crisis. Esther Lynch, appointed General Secretary...
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Congress part of new Irish Anti-Apartheid Campaign for Palestine


New Irish Anti-Apartheid Campaign calls on Ireland to take action on Israeli apartheid against Palestinians Senator Frances Black says: “The Irish Government must publicly recognise that the State of Israel is committing the crime of apartheid against the Palestinian people.” The new Irish Anti...
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16 Days of Action to tackle violence against women


Congress joins with unions around the world in supporting the international day for the elimination of violence against women and the 16 Days of Action up to International Human Rights Day on 10 December - calling on governments to guarantee a world of work free from gender-based violence and...
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ICTU welcomes supreme court CETA ruling


ICTU welcomes the confirmation provided by the Supreme Court today that the Government’s proposed ratification of the ‘Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement’ (CETA) between the EU and Canada is unconstitutional under Irish law. ICTU General Secretary Owen Reidy said: ‘ICTU has long argued...
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Twitter job cuts highlights the need for 'fair and strong labour standards'


Congress General Secretary Owen Reidy said 'the decision by Twitter, given its recent takeover to restructure and lay off some staff in Dublin, is not in itself unusual. But what is appalling is the manner and approach the company has taken. The social media platform has become incredibly successful...
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