International

29 May 2025 Unions call for 'moment of reflection' for peace in Palestine Workers asked to pause and reflect at 1.05pm on Wednesday, June 4th in light of ongoing tragedy in Gaza June 4th marks UN Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression Over the last eighteen months, Israel's brutal assault on...

Over 600 union leaders from 50 countries to unite in Belfast for historic European summit Largest European labour gathering ever in Northern Ireland to set course for UNI Europa, a 7 million worker federation of service sector unions. Over 600 trade union leaders from 50 European countries will...

The 2024 ICTU Global Solidarity Summer School commenced today in Limerick with a welcome from Shane Curtin, Limerick Trades Council and TUI, who related little-known tales of Limerick’s progressive tradition in welcoming visitors, including Kenneth Kaunda and Che Guevara. The formal conference was...

The Irish Congress of Trade Unions unequivocally condemns the ongoing attacks on civilians in Israel and Palestine in recent days. Deliberately targeting civilians, carrying out disproportionate and indiscriminate attacks which kill or injure civilians are war crimes. Our solidarity goes out to all...

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...

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...

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...