Congress protests at arrest of prominent Colombian Trade Union leader
Congress has written to the Colombian Ambassador to express in the strongest possible terms our outrage at the recent detention of the trade union leader Huber Ballesteros and to call for the necessary steps to be taken to ensure Mr Ballesteros is released without delay. We have also requested...
European Globalisation Fund
Motion no
27
This conference calls on the Executive Council to pursue with the European Globalisation Fund Managing Authority funding for the retraining of Irish redundant workers in sectors of Irish Industry such as the construction sector where many thousands of workers...
Adopted
International Violence Against Women
Motion no
17
Congress shares the shock and outrage at the appalling attack on a 23 year old physiotherapy student in Delhi, in December 2012 who later died from the severe injuries she sustained. The crime caused international outcry, and raised again the need to campaign...
Adopted
The 15th Anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement
Motion no
14
Congress pays tribute to the work of the late Inez McCormack, former President of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions and former Regional Secretary of UNISON, for her unceasing and inspirational commitment to equality and human rights. As an enduring tribute...
Adopted
Northern Ireland Society
Motion no
12
Conference expresses its concern at the increased sectarian tensions and displays of community division over the last year in Northern Ireland and reiterates its total opposition to sectarianism in all its forms. In particular Conference is concerned that...
Adopted
Northern Ireland
Motion no
11
Conference notes the disconnection between economic decision-making and the people affected by decisions made by individuals and institutions with little or no democratic accountability. We note the on-going role of the Troika in the detail of economic policy...
Adopted
Global Solidarity
Motion no
10
Global Solidarity within the global trade union movement has never been in greater demand. The international onslaught on the lives of working people worldwide, particularly those living close to or in poverty requires a decisive response from civic society at...
Adopted
ETUC Unit to Monitor the Fiscal and Labour Market Structural 'Reform' Agenda
Motion no
1
Conference directs the incoming Executive Council to request the European Trade Union Confederation to establish a Unit sufficiently staffed by personnel with the appropriate qualifications and skills to monitor the fiscal and labour market structural reform...
Adopted
