Precarious work, bicycle delivery man, zero hours

What exactly is precarious work and why are young workers vulnerable ?


Ciarán Nugent NERI – Nevin Economic Research Unit There is no accepted definition of what exactly constitutes precarious work. Precarious work takes many forms and is characterised by in-work poverty as well as the insecurity related to the nature of many types of employment contracts (part-time...

Solidarity with Venezuela

Motion no
55
Biennial Delegate Conference 2019
Conference rejects the Trump administration’s position of ‘regime change’ in Venezuela, which is illegal under international law. Comments from Trump himself, VP Pence, and Secretary of State Pompeo amongst others have included threats of military action, and...
Adopted

Labour Rights: Strengthening the ILO

Motion no
54
Biennial Delegate Conference 2019
This BDC notes that 2019 marks the centenary of the foundation of the International Labour Organisation (ILO). The founding principle of the ILO: that universal, lasting peace can be established only if it is based on social justice is as relevant today as it...
Adopted

Rise of Far Right

Motion no
53
Biennial Delegate Conference 2019
Congress notes that across the world Far Right political parties have made major gains at all political levels. The Far Right Movement has cynically fed off the fallout from the worldwide recessions and the refugee crisis with thousands fleeing war torn...
Adopted

Foster Leave

Motion no
43
Biennial Delegate Conference 2019
Congress acknowledges the important service that foster carers play in providing a safe and stable environment for foster children in Ireland. While their role is recognised by the State in terms of fostering allowances, there are no associated leave...
Adopted

Reproductive Rights

Motion no
42
Biennial Delegate Conference 2019
Conference recognises the huge progress in the Republic since the referendum on abortion in May 2018 and welcomes the solidarity shown North and South during the campaign. Conference notes that services and provision of abortion up to 12 weeks have been rolled...
Adopted

Anti-racism Campaign

Motion no
40
Biennial Delegate Conference 2019
Having regard to the ever increasing rise in levels of racism in Irish society, the emerging number of organisations and individuals spreading hate speech, the increasing attacks on individuals because of their skin colour or nationality and the arson attacks...
Adopted

Equality

Motion no
39
Biennial Delegate Conference 2019
Conference commends the ongoing work of Congress and affiliates in protecting and promoting human rights and equality on the Island of Ireland and in building a culture of respect for human rights and equality in our workplaces and trade unions. Rights...
Adopted
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