Motions

This conference congratulates the Executive Council of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions for the initiatives it has taken in relation to the crisis of housing facing our people. The housing crisis is an all-Ireland one but its worst manifestation is to be...

Conference recognises the growth of homelessness in our society and the increasing numbers of people forced to live and shelter on our streets, in cars and even with friends or family. We also recognise that increasing numbers of those without a home or a...

Noting the hardship caused by the worsening of the housing crisis, the ICTU will initiate a campaign of industrial action at national level similar to the action taken in 2005 in support of workers at Irish Ferries, aimed at achieving: the right to housing...

That Congress devises an alternative plan to the Government’s Rebuilding Ireland, as the present plan by Government is not delivering homes for the citizens of Ireland and is totally reliant on the private sector.

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...

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...

Congress acknowledges the significant benefit of quality work for disabled people and recognises the valuable contribution that they make to the workplace. Equality legislation requires employers to make reasonable adjustments or accommodations to enable...

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...

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...

That this Conference calls on the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection to reverse the decision in 2015 to increase the waiting time to qualify for disability benefit from three days to six days. This measure was implemented during the...