Gender Pay Gap Reporting
Congress notes the announcement today – International Women’s Day - regarding the introduction of gender pay gap reporting in 2022. While it is a significant development that Employers with 250 employees or more will be obliged to choose a ‘snapshot’ date of their employees in June 2022 and to...
'Gender inequality permeates every aspect of our society' - Patricia King
Thank you to the National Women’s Council for the invitation and the opportunity to make these few short remarks. Let me also echo those sentiments of solidarity with the people of Ukraine. I want to acknowledge their work and that of numerous other women’s groups and campaigners for their strident...
International Women's Day Webinar
Congress General Secretary Patricia King was a keynote speaker at a webinar organised by the ICTU Women's Committee marking International Women's Day March 8th. Contributors discussed how to tackle male violence against women and girls in work and society. This webinar examined the practical ways...
Russia's invasion of Ukraine
General Secretary Patricia King has condemned Russia’s invasion of Ukraine which has started a war in Europe that diplomacy has failed to avert. Patricia King said ‘our first thoughts must be with the citizens of Ukraine, the men, women, and children whose lives have been endangered by President...
ICTU Women's Committee Event to mark International Women's Day
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via Zoom
How do we tackle male violence against women and girls in work and in society? Trade unions have been campaigning to eliminate all forms of violence against...
Congress supports Amnesty report on Israel
Congress welcomes Amnesty International’s report which condemns Israeli Apartheid and calls for international action to end the oppression of the Palestinian people. The report entitled 'Israel’s Apartheid Against Palestinians : Cruel system of Domination and Crime against Humanity’ adds to an...
New Employers Guide for Hiring Asylum Seekers
Human Rights and Equality Commission, IBEC, and ICTU Publish New Employers Guide for Hiring Asylum Seekers on International Human Rights Day. The Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (the Commission) is asking employers across Ireland to use the significant skills, experience and...
