Motions

Conference will be aware that in the Republic of Ireland the age at which workers become eligible for the contributory State pension is increasing to 67 in 2021 and 68 in 2028. The decision to make this change was taken without consultation with workers’...

Conference acknowledges and values the work of its Retired Workers Committees and the significant contributions they make to the work of Congress. Conference is concerned that these Committees cannot participate in delegate conferences, in respect of their...

Congress believes that the Right to Housing is a fundamental human right. It calls for an immediate reversal of the failed official housing policy (Rebuilding Ireland) that has resulted in: tens of thousands of workers – especially younger workers – being...

This conference congratulates the Executive Council of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions for the initiatives it has taken in relation to the crisis of housing facing our people. The housing crisis is an all-Ireland one but its worst manifestation is to be...

Conference recognises the growth of homelessness in our society and the increasing numbers of people forced to live and shelter on our streets, in cars and even with friends or family. We also recognise that increasing numbers of those without a home or a...

Noting the hardship caused by the worsening of the housing crisis, the ICTU will initiate a campaign of industrial action at national level similar to the action taken in 2005 in support of workers at Irish Ferries, aimed at achieving: the right to housing...

That Congress devises an alternative plan to the Government’s Rebuilding Ireland, as the present plan by Government is not delivering homes for the citizens of Ireland and is totally reliant on the private sector.

Conference commends the ongoing work of Congress and affiliates in protecting and promoting human rights and equality on the Island of Ireland and in building a culture of respect for human rights and equality in our workplaces and trade unions. Rights...

Having regard to the ever increasing rise in levels of racism in Irish society, the emerging number of organisations and individuals spreading hate speech, the increasing attacks on individuals because of their skin colour or nationality and the arson attacks...

Congress acknowledges the significant benefit of quality work for disabled people and recognises the valuable contribution that they make to the workplace. Equality legislation requires employers to make reasonable adjustments or accommodations to enable...