Motions

This conference is concerned that there is what appears to be a blind faith in handing public funds to private companies to deliver what was public sector work. The recent collapse of Carillion demonstrated clearly the expense of privatisation and the clear...

That this conference reiterates its support for Northern Ireland’s integrated, publicly-owned public transport provider, Translink, and calls for responsible Ministers to ensure the stability of its finances through restoring the fuel duty rebate which was...

Conference notes the ongoing major crisis developing in the NHS affecting all those in need of health care and recognising that the elderly and pensioners are massively affected by these cuts. Conference agrees that a major campaign is required to put a stop...

Conference congratulates the Northern Ireland Committee on its commitment to the Better Work Better Lives Campaign. Conference is particularly concerned about the serious – and often hidden –impact that low pay and lack of decent work, lack of investment in...

Congress notes the emerging evidence highlighting the potential implications of social media on mental health, particularly in young people. Recent research suggests those who used social media for more than two hours a day are more likely to report mental...

Conference notes the need to ensure green open spaces in urban areas to help workers cope with stress and anxiety and improve lifestyles choices. Conference also notes plans by Southern Regional College to close its Lurgan and Portadown campuses and open a new...

Congress notes that the recent political instability has left a political vacuum in Northern Ireland at an incredibly challenging time in light of seeking to deal with the consequences of the triggering of Article 50 and the forthcoming Brexit process...

Conference is alarmed at the current political situation in Northern Ireland and in particular the impact that this is and will have on workers across the private, public and voluntary/ community sectors. While we continue to have obvious disputes and...

Conference notes the continued attacks on trade unions by the Irish, N Irish and UK governments which aim to undermine the role of trade unions in the workplace by cutting facilities time for trade union duties, obstructing collective bargaining, creating a...

Conference is concerned by the trend, both in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland, towards a 24/7 culture in retail. Conference notes with particular concern the proposals by Belfast City and Derry City & Strabane Councils to designate their areas as...