Motions

This conference condemns the brutal murder of PSNI member Ronan Kerr. This brutal act and other acts of violence have no place in our society and the sole aim of those involved in this violence is to return our society to conflict. Conference re-affirms it's...

That this Delegate Conference notes the immense growth in the wealth gap in Ireland, as a small minority made extraordinary amounts of money with the economic boom during the Celtic Tiger years. Conference further notes that reports on income inequality reveal...

As part of the overall ICTU campaign to halt the attack on the welfare system and public services North and South, Conference resolves that we make the smartest and most strategic use of the tools available to us on equality and fundamental human rights. This...

Recent figures show an increase in the levels of inequality, deprivation, relative and consistent poverty across Ireland. 5.5% of Ireland's population suffer consistent poverty. Levels of persistent poverty in Northern Ireland children is more than double that...

Expenditure on health is an investment in the future well-being of the nation. It is vital that the mistakes of the late 1980s should never be repeated. Congress urges the Government to consider the health of the nation and not just the health of our banking...

Conference notes the long tradition that Congress has for speaking out for those marginalised in Irish Society Asperger's Syndrome is a pervasive developmental disorder at the high functioning end of the Autistic spectrum. Individuals with the Syndrome can...

Congress is concerned about the problems facing shop workers over under-age sales. It is shop workers who bear the brunt of the anger and actions of those refused a sale. Shop workers should have respect and dignity at work and a safe working environment free...

This conference Recognises the limitations of industrial actions and mass protest in a climate of debt induced fear among workers and the increasing tendency of Irish Governments and media to ridicule public protest in the interest of dividing workers...

Congress expresses its deep concern at the continued erosion of the standard of living of people on low and medium incomes including pensioners in Northern Ireland and in the Republic; Pensioners require the assistance of the trade unions in their campaigns...

Conference: Reaffirms the critical role of education in creating a more equal society and a more vibrant economy. Deplores the cuts in educational supports particularly those affecting the most vulnerable children in our education system. Condemns the increase...