Government yet again in breach of European Union Directive on Workers’ Rights
The Private Sector Committee of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions has described the Government’s failure to transpose the Adequate Minimum Wages Directive into Irish law by today’s deadline (15th November) a disgrace and unacceptable and has vowed to do whatever is required to ensure full...
Launch of Neurodiversity Guide
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Communications Workers’ Union, William Norton House, 575-577 North Circular Road, Dublin 1,
D01 TR53
The Congress Disability Committee would like to invite you to the launch of a guide to supporting Neurodiverse members at work and within our trade unions, an...
Rally for Unity and Hope
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Larkin Statue, O'Connell St, Dublin 1
We will be holding a Rally for Unity and Hope on O'Connell St in Dublin 23rd November at 1pm. Music and speakers along with rest of information to follow soon...
Countering racism in the workplace report
Union delegates gathered in Dublin today for the launch of a report that revealed that workers in minority ethnic backgrounds often experience racism in the workplace. The ICTU-sponsored event was an opportunity to discuss what unions can do to combat racism and other forms of bigotry. Initial...
Global Solidarity Summer School
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Strand Hotel, Limerick
We are delighted to be hosting our annual Global Solidarity Summer School in the Strand Hotel in Limerick this year. An exciting programme with topics such as...
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...
Congress Welcomes the Launch of the Clean Air Site Campaign
The Irish Congress of Trade Unions today, 3 July 2024, welcomed the launch of the Clear Air on Site Campaign by the Construction Workers Health Trust (CWHT). The purpose of the campaign is the to further promote safe working conditions on construction sites by reducing dust and contaminated air on...
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...
