Motions

Conference notes with some alarm the rise of the far right across the world. The emergence of these political forces indicates a growing disenchantment with the idea of globalisation, a democratic deficit and has resulted in declining respect for international...

Congress notes that across the world Far Right political parties have made major gains at all political levels. The Far Right Movement has cynically fed off the fallout from the worldwide recessions and the refugee crisis with thousands fleeing war torn...

This BDC notes that 2019 marks the centenary of the foundation of the International Labour Organisation (ILO). The founding principle of the ILO: that universal, lasting peace can be established only if it is based on social justice is as relevant today as it...

Conference rejects the Trump administration’s position of ‘regime change’ in Venezuela, which is illegal under international law. Comments from Trump himself, VP Pence, and Secretary of State Pompeo amongst others have included threats of military action, and...

Conference notes the challenges faced by workers in both the private and public sectors in Northern Ireland. We have endured nearly a decade of austerity from the UK government and the NI Assembly leading to cuts to our public services, the 1% pay cap and more...

This Conference congratulates the Irish Congress of Trade Unions (Northern Ireland Committee) on the launch of the “Better Work Better Lives” campaign which is aimed at bringing better quality work opportunities to the Northern Ireland economy. In launching...

This BDC notes the continuing chaos in the NHS, causing pain, suffering and distress to those reliant on its services and calls for the values of Britain’s ‘Bevan Welfare State’ to be reasserted with the principles of care being free at the point of delivery...

Conference notes the recent Congress report on precarious employment that has highlighted that precarious working practices are now pervasive throughout both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. Conference further notes that in the Republic of Ireland...

Rapid advances in technology and robotics are presenting an urgent challenge to workers and society. The trade union movement must be prepared to challenge the drive by employers to undermine jobs, wages and conditions by the introduction of new technology...

Conference notes that 10th April marked the 20th Anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement. Conference recalls that UNISON, ICTU and a number of affiliates actively supported and campaigned for a ‘Yes’ vote for a society based on peace, justice, equality and...