Marches - Rallies

Counter the scourge of the Far-Right

Motion no

Northern Ireland Committee Biennial Delegate Conference 2026

Conference recognizes the work done by affiliate unions to counter the scourge of the Far-Right. Conference was appalled by the scenes of a brutal knife attack on 08 June but that this terrible event was no excuse for the appalling race riots and pogroms that...

Fight Racism

Motion no

Northern Ireland Committee Biennial Delegate Conference 2026

Racism is a tried and tested weapon of the capitalist class. It is deliberately stirred up by the rich when they seek to divide potential opposition to their economic and social regime. Over the last few years, the rich have been even more blatant in their use...

Resisting the far right through anti-racist solidarity

Motion no

Northern Ireland Committee Biennial Delegate Conference 2026

Conference condemns the racist violence and pogroms against Black and migrant members of our communities that have occurred over the last three summers. Conference is concerned that racist, Islamophobic and anti-migrant organising has been taking place in...

Act now to challenge unstable and ineffective government

Motion no

Northern Ireland Committee Biennial Delegate Conference 2026

Conference notes with concern that the ongoing political instability in Northern Ireland has meant that for 5 out of the past 10 years our devolved government has not been functioning. As we approach the end of the current Assembly mandate, very little...

Political Instability and Reform of the Institutions of Government

Motion no

Northern Ireland Committee Biennial Delegate Conference 2026

Conference notes with deep concern that over 28 years since the signing of the Belfast/Good Friday Agreement that the political institutions are still in a precarious position. Conference believes that the recurrent collapse of the Northern Ireland Assembly...

Martin O'Hagan

Motion no

Northern Ireland Committee Biennial Delegate Conference 2026

This conference notes that 2026 marks the 25th anniversary of the murder of journalist and trade unionist Martin O'Hagan. Conference notes that no one has been brought to justice for that murder. In 2013 the office of the Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland...

Where’s the Good Jobs Bill?

14 May, 2026

Rally at the steps of Parliament Buildings, Stormont Estate 12 Noon, 18 May 2026 The Northern Ireland Committee of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions invite you to a press event at the steps of Parliament Buildings next Monday. The ‘ Good Jobs’ Employment Bill is at the NI Executive for discussion...

Rally for Safe Leave

25 Nov, 2025

On 25 November, trade unions supported by civil society marked the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and Girls by asking: ‘Where’s our safe leave?’ and raising concerns about the long delay in providing paid leave for workers dealing with domestic abuse. Trade unions...

May Day 2025 - Voices of Solidarity

25 Apr, 2025

May Day Festival 2025 “Voices of Solidarity” The May Day March, Rally and Family Fun Day is on Saturday, 3rd of May This year, as Community Arts Partnership (CAP) in association with Belfast & District Trades Union Council (BDTUC), the Irish Congress of Trades Unions (ICTU) and a host of others, we...

International Women's Day 2025

07 Mar, 2025

To mark International Women's Day, Clare Moore and David Joyce share information and news about the state of gender equality in an uncertain world. The Women’s Committee of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions joins with unions around the world in marking International Women’s Day and stands in...

Marches - Rallies

Counter the scourge of the Far-Right

Fight Racism

Resisting the far right through anti-racist solidarity

Act now to challenge unstable and ineffective government

Political Instability and Reform of the Institutions of Government

Martin O'Hagan

Where’s the Good Jobs Bill?

Rally for Safe Leave

May Day 2025 - Voices of Solidarity

International Women's Day 2025

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