Social Policy

The Irish Congress of Trade Unions has called on all politicians from across the political divide to prioritise the introduction of auto-enrolment legislation. Responding to the publication of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection’s pre-legislative scrutiny of the Automatic Enrolment...

“The far-right does not represent working people – trade unions do”, the message contained in a powerful anti-racist short video that was released by the ICTU on May Day. Congress General Secretary Owen Reidy said ‘the video is part of an overall plan by unions to counter the far right and to...

Responding to the passing of the Work-Life Balance Bill by both Houses of the Oireachtas, Irish Congress of Trade Unions general secretary Owen Reidy said: “This important legislation delivers a suite of measures to make it easier for workers to combine their professional and personal lives....

Responding to the passing of the Work-Life Balance Bill by both Houses of the Oireachtas, Irish Congress of Trade Unions general secretary Owen Reidy said: “This important legislation delivers a suite of measures to make it easier for workers to combine their professional and personal lives....

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...

Congress welcomes todays publication of Ireland’s National Action Plan Against Racism 2023-2027 and the €1 million in funding to be made available for Anti-Racism initiatives. Congress General Secretary, Owen Reidy, commended the work of the independent Anti-Racism Committee who drafted the plan and...

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...

Speaking ahead of the publication of an ICTU policy position paper on pay-related welfare benefits for workers, Irish Congress of Trade Unions president Kevin Callinan said: “Income protection for workers is exceptionally weak in Ireland compared to the rest of the EU. “Despite workers paying pay...

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...

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...