Call for a National Just Transition Commission
A newly formed alliance of trade unions, environmental and civil society groups has called for the immediate establishment of a national Just Transition Commission to develop an agreed blueprint for the zero-carbon transition, build public support for climate action and ensure that no worker or...
The Case for a Just Transition - Launch Webinar
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A webinar to mark the launch of the Just Transition Alliance will take place on Thursday 10 March 2022 from 12.30-13.30 hours. The Just Transition Alliance was...
Oireachtas Committee on Environment and Climate Action - Congress statement
Macdara Doyle Campaigns Officer ICTU On behalf of Congress I want to thank the Committee for the opportunity to participate in this very inclusive consultation process and contribute to a debate that has quite profound implications for how we will live and work, many years into the future. I am...
Congress Calls for Government to Act on Report on Use of Peat in Horticulture Sector
The Irish Congress of Trade Unions has called on the Government to “act with urgency” on recommendations to cease the importation of peat for use in horticulture and ensure the needs of the sector are met from peat harvested and produced in Ireland. The recommendations are contained in the report of...
