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Trade Unions call for full implementation of ILO C190

Speaking during the 16 Days of Action against gender based violence campaign, ICTU Equality Officer Clare Moore said The UK Government has finally agreed to ratify ILO Convention 190 which calls for the Elimination of Violence and Harassment in the World of Work. This is especially important as it...
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Unions support paid leave for domestic violence victims

In advance of 25 November, International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, NIC ICTU has written to all MLAs to urge them to support the Domestic Abuse (Safe Leave) Bill which will be brought before the Assembly on 29 November by Rachel Woods MLA. The Bill proposes 10 days of paid...

Menopause Guidance for Employers, trade union reps and employees

This guidance has been produced by the Irish Congress of Trade Unions, the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland and the Labour Relations Agency. It includes an overview of why menopause is a workplace issue and a checklist to enable employers to assess the extent to which their current workplace...

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ICTU Biennial delegate Conference 2021 - No Going Back

The Irish Congress of Trade Unions will hold the first major delegate conference to occur in Northern Ireland since the onset of the Covid pandemic in March 2020. Postponed from July, the ICTU BDC will now take place from 26-27 October 2021. The venue remains the same, the ICC Waterfront Hall...

Safe Return to Work - key point briefing

As lockdown eases in Northern Ireland and more people return to workplaces, it’s vital that employers remember their legal responsibilities to keep workplaces safe. This key point briefing outlines minimum steps.

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Unions stand by staff and residents at Court Care Home

Unions representing unpaid and distressed workers at Court Care Home in Ballymoney received the full support of every union across Northern Ireland today. NIC-ICTU’s affiliated unions were briefed earlier today by the trade unions GMB and Unison who represent 50 staff at the Ballymoney care home...

Diploma in Health and Safety

This course is designed for experienced Health and Safety Reps who wish to further develop their knowledge, skills and expertise.

It supports the development and practice of health and safety and enables safety reps to move to higher levels of study and activism.

The aims of the diploma are:

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