International Women's Day 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...
CWU ‘Save our (EE) site’ rally, Enniskillen
Remarks from ICTU Assistant General Secretary Gerry Murphy This a serious event and we could be grim and sombre, but am more than happy to be here today – I am also honoured to be here among so many fine people. I am here speaking on behalf of over 200,000 working people across the North and over...
Trade Union Women mark International Women's Day
About 200 trade union women from across the island mark international women's day with a standing ovation for the Palestine Ambassador, Dr Jilan Wahba Abdalmajid. The conference enthusiastically adopted a motion sending a message of Peace and Courage to women everywhere and a special message of...
Trade Unions outline proposals to address NI’s public finance crisis
Speaking at the launch of a major new policy document from trade unions addressing Northern Ireland’s public finance crisis, ICTU Assistant General Secretary Gerry Murphy said Northern Ireland’s public finances are a mess. This needs to be addressed and the conversation needs to start now. This...
Covid recovery must continue to be monitored for equality
Motion no
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Conference is aware that covid-19 is the biggest challenge that we have faced in decades. Although we have all faced the challenge the impact has not been felt equally across society. It is clear that the pandemic is exacerbating existing socio economic...
