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Speaking after the shocking BBC expose of the extent of sexual violence and harassment at McDonald’s throughout the UK, Clare Moore, Equality Officer with the Irish Congress of Trade Unions said Sexual harassment and violence is illegal, unacceptable and has no place in the workplace. Unfortunately...

The Irish Congress of Trade Unions reiterates its call for agreed age-appropriate content for Relationships and Sexuality Education which addresses the issues of domestic abuse and healthy relationships. The conflict between the NI Secretary of State Chris Heaton-Harris and faith groups over the...

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...

Speaking after the Secretary of State for NI announced a draft budget for 2023-4, ICTU Assistant General Secretary Gerry Murphy commented This budget will have an immediate impact on the thousands of workers who took industrial action this week to seek a fair days pay for a fair days work. It means...

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...

On this Good Friday, 2023, ICTU’s leadership reflects upon the 25th anniversary of the Belfast/ Good Friday Agreement. Speaking on behalf of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions, which represents over 800,000 people in 40 unions on the island of Ireland, Assistant General Secretary Gerry Murphy...

Speaking after today’s announcement by UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, Incoming ICTU Assistant General Secretary Gerry Murphy said The detail will reveal the worth of the arrangement. The trade union movement in NI and across these islands...

This week marked half-a-year since Unite members working in the NI Housing Executive started their strike for a decent pay settlement. Union issues strike notice after Northern Ireland Housing Executive fails to up pay offer. The strike by the union’s approximately 300 members working at the agency...

The Northern Ireland Committee has agreed to hold a rally in support of striking workers in health and education on Tuesday 21st February 2023. The rally will be held at City Hall, Belfast and striking unions will assemble with banners at 10.15 for music and speeches at 10.30. Everyone is invited to...