Unions welcome radical reform of unemployment insurance
Legislation introducing a new pay-related social welfare payment for recently unemployed workers has been signed into law by President Higgins today (Monday). Welcoming this radical reform of contributory Jobseeker’s Benefit, Irish Congress of Trade Unions general secretary Owen Reidy said: "For too...
Minister urged to name date for first auto-enrolment pension contributions
The Dáil has passed the Automatic Enrolment Retirement Savings System Bill tonight (Wednesday). The legislation has previously been passed by the Seanad, and will now go to the President to be considered and sign it into law. Welcoming this landmark social policy, Irish Congress of Trade Union...
Trade Unions and Progress for LGBT People – a proud history
As Pride Season is upon us, we invited long-time LGBT activist Kieran Rose to reflect on the trade union movement’s involvement in the early days of LGBT rights in Ireland - a history of which we are all proud. The fight for LGBT rights is not over and indeed is facing a backlash from some seeking...
Strengthen the Social Safety Net for Workers – Trade Unions
Ahead of the commencement of the Dáil debate on a new Pay-Related Jobseeker’s Benefit (Thursday 30th), the Irish Congress of Trade Unions is calling on Government not to undermine its own efforts to improve income security for workers. Unions welcome the move to pay-related social welfare payments...
New Poll Finds 88% of Voters Want Government to Prioritise Delivery of Homes that are Affordable for All; 90% Want Local Authorities to Play Greater Role in Housing
Full poll results here: https://www.ictu.ie/publications/ireland-thinks-poll-may-2024 A new poll from Ireland Thinks has found that 88% of voters favour government prioritising the delivery of homes that are affordable for all, while 90% believe local authorities and the State must play a far...
