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No surprise Ireland found in breach of Labour Rights in European Social Charter - ICTU

It comes as little surprise to the Irish trade union movement that the state and government find itself in breach of a range of labour rights in particular the right to organise, to collective bargaining, and the disproportionate deductions for young workers when it comes to the implementation of...

International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination - ICTU and Ibec statement

To mark International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, (Tuesday, March 21) Congress and Ibec have issued a joint statement to stand against racism and to promote inclusive workplaces. Danny McCoy, CEO of Ibec said “An open and tolerant society is irrefutably a key driver for social...

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International Women's Day - need for equality

On International Women’s Day, the Irish Congress of Trade Unions sends greetings to women workers and calls for action to be taken to prioritise equality, inclusion, peace, and democracy. This March 8th, the Women’s Committee of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions sends solidarity greetings to all...

Letter to Minister for Foreign Affairs re Esther Lynch

24 Feb, 2023

We have written to the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Micheál Martin, TD, welcoming his statement unreservedly supporting the rights of trade unions to conduct their important work free from harassment, intimidation and fear and urging him to raise the issue of the expulsion of ETUC...

Women's Seminar

Mar 23 - 24 2023

Dundalk, County Louth

We look forward to welcoming delegates from affiliate unions to our seminar in The Fairways Hotel, Dundalk, County Louth on 23rd and 24th March. Sessions on...

A Rallying Call Against Racism

Tens of thousands of people, some estimates put the crowd at 50,000, joined the ‘Ireland for All Rally’ in Dublin on (Feb 18th) in a day of action against racism. ICTU-affiliated unions marched with representatives including, Le Chéile, NWCI, MASAI, and political parties representing those working...

ICTU Executive urges support for the Ireland for all Rally

Speaking after the monthly meeting of the leadership of the trade union movement in Ireland, Owen Reidy ICTU General Secretary stated, “Our movement fully endorsed the Ireland for All rally on Saturday the 18th February in Dublin. We urge union affiliates to participate and join the rally this...

ICTU condemns protests at people seeking refuge here

The Irish Congress of Trade Unions has condemned recent extremist protests outside centres housing refugees in Dublin and elsewhere. Congress General Secretary Owen Reidy deplored the activities of extremists who are “whipping up fears and anxieties by turning their hate on those seeking...

Irish Trade Unions and the EU (O'Donovan P, July 1999)

04 Jan, 2023

On 01 January 2023, Ireland marked 50 years as a member of the EEC (now EU). This followed a referendum on Ireland’s membership of the EEC in which an overwhelming 83% of voters supported the move. But back in 1972 a special delegate conference of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions had decided, by a...

Esther Lynch the first Irish General Secretary of the ETUC

New European trade union leader to prioritise pay rises and solidarity The new General Secretary of the European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC) has said she will prioritise improved pay for workers in the face of the continent-wide cost of living crisis. Esther Lynch, appointed General Secretary...

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