Irish Congress of Trade Unions unveils bold vision for “New Economic Model” at Biennial Delegate Conference
The Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU) has today (July 1st) launched a ground-breaking "New Economic Model" designed to reshape Ireland's economic future in response to mounting global challenges. Launching the proposals at ICTU's Biennial Delegate Conference in Belfast, General Secretary Owen...
Ethnic Minority/Migrant Worker Leadership Training
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Online
Following on from a number of training sessions aimed at migrant workers and those of an minority ethnic background in 2025, ICTU is pleased to announce and...
Marriage Equality & Trade Unions - A labour of love
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Connolly Hall/Cois Life bar, Liberty Hall, 1 Eden Quay Dublin 1
Come join us at Cois Life Bar & Connolly Hall, Liberty Hall for a special event discussing the intersection of marriage equality and trade unions. It's a labour...
Unions welcome government putting the brakes on bumper profits from childcare
Responding to confirmation that the fee cap for publicly funded childcare services is to be lowered and extended in September, the Irish Congress of Trade Unions general secretary Owen Reidy said: “Ireland is almost unique in Europe in not capping the childcare fees private providers in receipt of...
Looking back with Pride
This month marks the 10th anniversary of the passing of the Marriage Equality referendum. Seamus Dooley, reflects on the role of the trade union movement in that momentous campaign. There has already been a variety of celebratory events, and these will no doubt continue in Pride month. For our part...
Young workers need a Traineeship Directive that protects the most vulnerable
EPSU joined a delegation from the Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU) Youth Committee in Brussels on 3 and 4 March 2025 to advocate for a strong T raineeship D irective. On 3 March, the delegation visited the European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC), where they met with General Secretary Esther...
International Women's Day 2025
To mark International Women's Day, Clare Moore and David Joyce share information and news about the state of gender equality in an uncertain world. Congress joins with unions around the world in marking this year’s International Women’s Day and stands in solidarity with women workers, their trade...
Train the Trainers - Anti-Racism Training
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Offices NI, 45-47 Donegall Street Belfast BT1 2FG
Training The Trainers This training is being offered in two locations: 1: Friday, February 28th, Wexford Trade Union Centre.(10.30am-3.30pm, lunch included). 2...
