Economy

Major new opinion poll shows overwhelming support for new legislation on workers’ rights and good jobs

05 Feb, 2026

A LucidTalk poll published last week in the Belfast Telegraph revealed that just one in four people think Stormont has improved their lives since its restoration two years ago. The same people were asked their opinion about aspects of the Executive’s proposed Good Jobs Bill. This legislation will...

Pot of Gold or Fool’s Gold?

24 Nov, 2025

Originally published 2011 We live in an era of tremendous social and economic change and opportunity, with the economic crisis effecting every home, office and business. Times like this should inspire new and original thought about how we can craft an economy which serves society, rather than the...

Letter to Prime Minister re Gaza Flotilla

29 Sep, 2025

Dear Prime Minister, I am contacting you about the Global Sumud Flotilla currently sailing towards Gaza to break the siege and open a humanitarian corridor. Their mission is simple: deliver food, medicine and other essentials to Palestinians in occupied Gaza, who are still trapped under Israel’s...

Gaye Partridge (Chair, Unite Regional Women’s Committee), Economy Minister Caoimhe Archibald and Unite Regional Secretary Susan Fitzgerald.

Economy Minister Caoimhe Archibald launches Unite’s ‘Extreme Weather’ demands at Stormont

17 Jun, 2025

Yesterday in Stormont the Economy minister Caoimhe Archibald launched Unite’s ‘Extreme Weather’ survey results and policy demands, following a survey of over 1200 Unite members across Northern Ireland and their experiences delivering essential services during recent severe storms. The event heard...

Unions welcome progress towards a Good Jobs bill which helps workers and employers

28 Apr, 2025

Speaking after the announcement today by the Economy minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald, ICTU Assistant General Secretary Gerry Murphy commented The trade unions will welcome this latest development in the legislative process for a Good Jobs bill which will fully utilise Stormont’s devolved powers over...

International Women's Day 2025

07 Mar, 2025

To mark International Women's Day, Clare Moore and David Joyce share information and news about the state of gender equality in an uncertain world. The Women’s Committee of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions joins with unions around the world in marking International Women’s Day and stands in...

Policy cover page - The Good Employment Plan

Stormont hears detailed support of ‘Good Jobs’ Employment bill

26 Feb, 2025

Today at the NI Assembly, MLAs from the Economy Committee heard evidence from trade union leaders and experts on the anticipated Good Jobs Employment Bill. There were detailed questions from MLAS on all aspects of the legislation, following a presentation from ICTU Assistant General Secretary Gerry...

ICTU response to Good Jobs consultation

24 Feb, 2025

The ICTU response to the DfE consultation on Good Jobs Employment Rights Consultation. If you are opening this on a mobile device please be aware that the links will not be accessible when viewing. You will need to download a copy to your device to have full access to the document links

The Good Employment Plan: Contributing to a more prosperous and fairer society

01 Oct, 2024

More people are working in Northern Ireland than at any time in the past century. The debate about work has moved beyond a focus on quantity, to a recognition that we need to focus on quality. To enable this, our emerging economy must reflect not only the structure and best practice characteristics...

Delay and confusion over support for Casement, our four city deals and the continuing uncertainty over the futures of Spirit and Harland & Wolff

16 Sep, 2024

Speaking after a briefing from trade unions on the weekend’s news, ICTU Assistant General Secretary Gerry Murphy said: The restoration of the NI Executive and Assembly, 7 months ago now, brought much needed stability and boosted confidence for everyone invested in our future as a functioning...

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