Annual Disability Committee Webinar
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Online via WebEx
December 3rd marked the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. This year's theme, “Leadership and participation of persons with disabilities toward an...
Assaults on Public Service Workers and Calling for Enhanced Protections
Motion no
23
This Congress notes: The continuing rise in assaults, threats, intimidation, and abuse directed at public service workers across the Northern Ireland, including but not limited to local government staff, health and social care workers, education professionals...
Tackling Racism and Promoting Anti-Racism in Education
Motion no
21
Conference condemns the organised, planned racist violence that erupted in Belfast and other parts of Northern Ireland in June 2026, which saw homes set alight, families forced to flee, and communities terrorised. Conference believes that the trade union...
Challenging the Far Right
Motion no
16
Conference will recall that a motion was carried at the 2024 BDC condemning ‘the outrageous display of racial and ethnic hatred on display’ that summer. Since then, we have endured two further summer outbreaks of lawless racism visited upon our members, our...
Strengthening Workplace Protections and Reasonable Adjustments for Disabled and Neurodivergent Workers and Workers with Mental Health Conditions in Northern Ireland
Motion no
15
Conference Notes: Disabled workers in Northern Ireland continue to face serious barriers to getting, keeping, and progressing in work. Mental ill health among workers in Northern Ireland is increasing. Stress, anxiety, depression, and burnout are now some of...
End Violence Against Women
Motion no
10
Conference recognises that misogyny and violence against women and girls, including digital abuse, are endemic in Northern Ireland. This is a workers’ and workplace issue and presents a fundamental challenge to our movement. Conference notes that, while the...
Male allyship in ending violence against women and girls
Motion no
9
Conference notes that Northern Ireland is the most dangerous place for women in the UK, with over 30 women murdered since 2020 and police responding to domestic abuse incidents every 16 minutes. Congress commends the campaign work of the ICTU Women’s Committee...
AI-generated deepfakes
Motion no
8
Congress notes the increasing incidence of AI-generated deepfakes, manipulated imagery, fabricated audio, and other malicious digital content targeting teachers. Congress further notes that, while recent legal developments have addressed certain forms of...
How’s Work? Managing psychosocial risks and promoting good mental health in Ireland’s workplaces
On Tuesday 20th October, trade unionists from across the country joined academics, public sector leaders and employer representatives to consider the growing issue of psychosocial risk in workplaces. The event took place during EU Safety week and was organized by the Congress Health and Safety...
