Equality

Launch of “Gender Pay Gap Reporting: Guidance for unions on closing the gender pay gap and bringing the issue into collective bargaining” Speaking at the launch of the guide this morning at the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission, Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration, and...

Congress notes the Government approval today for publication of the Work-Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2022, which will introduce a range of measures required to transpose the EU Work-Life Balance Directive to improve family-friendly work practices and support women in the workforce...

Early Years Professionals secure first pay deal setting minimum wages in sector Congress welcomes the establishment today of an Employment Regulation Order (ERO) in the early childhood care and education sector that sets minimum pay rates across a range of grades. It is the first ever such deal for...

Lower minimum wage rates are outdated, out of line with EU norms and law and grossly unfair to young workers and good employers writes our social policy officer, Dr Laura Bambrick. The minimum hourly wage is the lowest rate of pay an employer can legally pay their workers. It is currently set at €10...

Congress has partnered with FSU in a series of webinars marking the 40th anniversary of the passing of a motion in support of Gay Rights in Ireland. You can watch the sessions here 1: Standing in Solidarity Our panel discuss the background leading up to the passing of the motion in support of gay...