Motions

This conference calls on NICICTU to develop an innovative industrial and manufacturing strategy and to campaign for its full implementation. Manufacturing and quality jobs in general in Northern Ireland, have come under threat in recent weeks, months and...

Northern Ireland’s manufacturing industry employs more than 85,000 people and contributes the bulk of our exports (£7 billion a year) and 14% of our total GVA. Conference notes with dismay that despite the overriding significance of the sector we still do not...

Conference our public services are in crisis. The basic economic reason for this, if we look at spending alone makes clear the reason why. In terms of day to day spending since 2010 we have endured an 8% reduction in spending. While the consequences of this...

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...