Nation Womens Council 2022

'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...
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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...
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Congress demand major amendments to remote work proposals


Opening statement by Patricia King, General Secretary, Irish Congress of Trade Unions to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Enterprise, Trade and Employment On behalf of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions, I would like to thank the members of the Committee for their invitation to input into your pre...

Make Remote Work!

The Trade Union Response to the Right to Request Remote Work Bill

Transitional Protocol - HSA Checklists and Templates

The Health and Safety Authority has updated its checklists and templates to correspond with the guidance in the new Transitional Protocol. New documents include a new Response Plan template, a number of Employer and Worker checklists, and a new Lead Work Representative checklist. Work Safely...

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'Attempted politicisation of public servants unacceptable' - Congress


Speaking to trade union leaders today, ICTU Assistant General Secretary Owen Reidy said Today’s decision of the DUP to pull out of the NI Executive is highly regrettable but not surprising as they have been threatening this for some time. It is hoped that with the legislation going through...

Response to the Oireachtas Report of the Pensions Commission


Responding to the Joint Oireachtas Committee report on the Pensions Commission the Irish Congress of Trade Union social policy officer Dr Laura Bambrick said: Congress is pleased that the Committee has recommended retaining the pension age at 66 for people outside the workforce while giving the...
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Remote working - grounds for refusal do not strike a balance


Responding to the expected publication of the right to request remote work Heads of Bill, Irish Congress of Trade Unions general secretary Patricia King said: “It took a pandemic to fully awaken us to the potential for remote working. While working from home has been fraught for some workers, for...
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