Social Policy

Responding to the expected publication of the right to request remote work Heads of Bill, Irish Congress of Trade Unions general secretary Patricia King said: “It took a pandemic to fully awaken us to the potential for remote working. While working from home has been fraught for some workers, for...

Speaking after the meeting of the Covid-19 Stakeholder Forum, the Irish Congress of Trade Unions general secretary Patricia King said: “Following the lifting of the majority of public health restrictions on Friday, the Forum met today to discuss a number of issues to ensure people can be confident...

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...

Congress notes today’s publication by the Minister of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration, and Youth, Roderick O’Gorman, T.D of two important and long-awaited reports for the Early Learning and Care and School-Age Childcare sector. • Partnership for the Public Good: A New Funding Model for...

Tributes have been paid to the well-known trade unionist, feminist and journalist Mary Maher, who died today. She was a founder member of the Irish Women's Liberation Movement. President Michael D. Higgins said Mary 'was a true trailblazer, role model, and inspiration'. Congress General Secretary...

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...

Opening statement by Liam Berney industrial relations officer, Irish Congress of Trade Unions to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection 24th November 2021 Chair, Deputies, Senators, As the representative body for 45 unions collectively representing the interests of some 800,000 workers...

Opening statement by Dr Laura Bambrick, social policy officer, Irish Congress of Trade Unions to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Enterprise, Trade and Employment 24th November 2021 Chair, Deputies, Senators, On behalf of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions I would like to thank members of the...