Equality

Today in Armagh, trade union leaders representing working people in all professions and occupations met to discuss the ongoing squeeze faced by everyone in Northern Ireland compounded by inadequate and insulting pay offers and the financial decisions of the NI Secretary of State Chris Heaton-Harris...

Speaking today after a meeting of trade unions from all sectors of our economy, ICTU Assistant General Secretary Gerry Murphy said Every single day brings the announcement of another salami slice of misery from government departments or a public body for the people of Northern Ireland. Yesterday...

Trade Unions across almost every branch of the NI public sector will be taking industrial action this week, as public servants have voted with their feet in protest at the inadequate pay offers being made by Westminster politicians unelected by any voter from Northern Ireland. Strike action is being...

JOINT STATEMENT From ICTU and the CBI to mark International Day Against Racism Confederation of British Industry (NI) & Irish Congress of Trade Unions (NI Committee) To mark the UN International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, the leading umbrella organisations representing trade...

On International Women’s Day, the Irish Congress of Trade Unions sends greetings to women workers and calls for action to be taken to prioritise equality, inclusion, peace and democracy. This March 8th, the Women’s Committee of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions sends solidarity greetings to all our...