Social Policy

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...

Ireland's minimum wage turns 25 this year. When the National Minimum Wage Act came into force on 1 April 2000 it set the lowest rate of hourly pay all employers can legally pay their employees, and kick-started a debate on its implications that still rumbles on to the present day. As part of our...

Unions have today (31 March) welcomed the rollout of a new pay-related unemployment social insurance payment, which brings to a successful end an ICTU-led 2021 Flat Broke campaign. General secretary of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions, Owen Reidy said: “For too long workers have been left to...

Minister Peter Burke will bring the Employment (Contractual Retirement Ages) Bill to Cabinet today (Tuesday) for approval. The last Government committed to introducing legislation to allow, but not compel, workers to remain in their job until age 66, in line with the qualifying age for the State...

Are public holidays outdated or do we get too few? Do you lose out if they fall on days you are not rostered to work, and how much is this new one costing businesses? We answer some common questions about these extra days off work. Whether you call it a bank holiday, public holiday or long weekend...

Speaking ahead of the increase to the minimum wage by 80 cents to €13.50 an hour, the Irish Congress of Trade Unions general secretary, Owen Reidy said: “Around 200,000 low-paid workers will be starting the New Year with a pay rise of 6.3%. A full-time minimum wage worker will now earn an extra €30...

The Irish Congress of Trade Unions is proud to announce the Rally for Unity and Hope will take place as planned this Saturday, 23 November, at 1pm at the iconic Larkin Statue on O’Connell Street, Dublin 1. The trade union movement is founded on a simple principle: unity strengthens us all. We are...

Join us for the Rally for Unity and Hope ! 23rd November, 1pm Larkin Statue, O’Connell St, Dublin 1 The trade union movement is built on the simple idea of uniting working people to stand stronger together, both at home and abroad. We believe that people, no matter who they are or where they were...