Covid supports to continue beyond 8 June - Taoiseach Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said the Government is not considering cutting the €350 a week Pandemic Unemployment Payment for someone who was working full time on minimum wage before the Covid-19 emergency. Coronavirus • 27 May 20
Covid supports to continue beyond 8 June - Taoiseach Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said the Government is not considering cutting the €350 a week Pandemic Unemployment Payment for someone who was working full time on minimum wage before the Covid-19 emergency. Coronavirus • 27 May 20
Business, employers' groups react to Covid-19 measures Business and worker representative bodies have been reacting to the Government's decision to close schools and cultural institutions, as well as limit large gatherings of people. Business • 12 Mar 20
Business, employers' groups react to Covid-19 measures Business and worker representative bodies have been reacting to the Government's decision to close schools and cultural institutions, as well as limit large gatherings of people. Business • 12 Mar 20
Covid-19 carrying financial implications for workers The escalating spread of Covid-19 globally has raised the possibility of widespread illness among the Irish workforce. Coronavirus • 02 Mar 20
Covid-19 carrying financial implications for workers The escalating spread of Covid-19 globally has raised the possibility of widespread illness among the Irish workforce. Coronavirus • 02 Mar 20
State pension qualifying age rise 'unacceptable' - ICTU The Irish Congress of Trade Unions has described Government policy on raising the qualifying age for the state pension as "wholly unacceptable". News • 20 Jan 20
State pension qualifying age rise 'unacceptable' - ICTU The Irish Congress of Trade Unions has described Government policy on raising the qualifying age for the state pension as "wholly unacceptable". News • 20 Jan 20
ICTU says unions should seek pay rises of 3.5-4.5% The Irish Congress of Trade Unions is advising unions in the private sector to seek pay increases of between 3.5% and 4.5% in 2020. Business • 03 Dec 19
ICTU says unions should seek pay rises of 3.5-4.5% The Irish Congress of Trade Unions is advising unions in the private sector to seek pay increases of between 3.5% and 4.5% in 2020. Business • 03 Dec 19
Cautious welcome to Brexit deal from business groups Business group Ibec said it was encouraged by the agreement between the EU and UK on a new Brexit Withdrawal Agreement. Business • 18 Oct 19
Cautious welcome to Brexit deal from business groups Business group Ibec said it was encouraged by the agreement between the EU and UK on a new Brexit Withdrawal Agreement. Business • 18 Oct 19
ICTU agrees in principle to PDFORRA membership The Irish Congress of Trade Unions has agreed in principle to accept the representative body for enlisted members of the Defence Forces PDFORRA into associate membership, subject to further negotiations with the Department of Defence. Ireland • 18 Sep 19
ICTU agrees in principle to PDFORRA membership The Irish Congress of Trade Unions has agreed in principle to accept the representative body for enlisted members of the Defence Forces PDFORRA into associate membership, subject to further negotiations with the Department of Defence. Ireland • 18 Sep 19
Body representing soldiers applies for ICTU affiliation The organisation representing Irish soldiers, PDFORRA, has formally applied to affiliate to the Irish Congress of Trade Unions, RTÉ News has confirmed. Ireland • 02 Sep 19
Body representing soldiers applies for ICTU affiliation The organisation representing Irish soldiers, PDFORRA, has formally applied to affiliate to the Irish Congress of Trade Unions, RTÉ News has confirmed. Ireland • 02 Sep 19
'Invest in public services and infrastructure' - ICTU The Irish Congress of Trade Unions is calling for reforms to capital taxation and to the system of tax expenditures to raise almost €500 million in 2020. Business • 27 Aug 19
'Invest in public services and infrastructure' - ICTU The Irish Congress of Trade Unions is calling for reforms to capital taxation and to the system of tax expenditures to raise almost €500 million in 2020. Business • 27 Aug 19
Tackle shame of child homelessness, ICTU urges Govt The General Secretary of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions has urged the Taoiseach to tackle the shame and hurt felt by children experiencing homelessness. Ireland • 03 Jul 19
Tackle shame of child homelessness, ICTU urges Govt The General Secretary of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions has urged the Taoiseach to tackle the shame and hurt felt by children experiencing homelessness. Ireland • 03 Jul 19
Taoiseach defends plan to cut income tax The Taoiseach has warned that without income tax cuts, lower paid workers will end up paying more of their salary at the highest tax rates. Business • 03 Jul 19
Taoiseach defends plan to cut income tax The Taoiseach has warned that without income tax cuts, lower paid workers will end up paying more of their salary at the highest tax rates. Business • 03 Jul 19
ICTU wants employers to show 'corporate responsibility' The Irish Congress of Trade Unions has described the €800m spent by the State each year to assist the long-term unemployed as "corporate welfare" and a subsidy to employers paying inadequate wages. Ireland • 29 May 19
ICTU wants employers to show 'corporate responsibility' The Irish Congress of Trade Unions has described the €800m spent by the State each year to assist the long-term unemployed as "corporate welfare" and a subsidy to employers paying inadequate wages. Ireland • 29 May 19
ICTU critical of low pay in retail, hospitality sectors The Irish Congress of Trade Unions has accused employers in the accommodation, retail and hospitality sectors of seeking to work low paid employees as hard as they can for as long as they can for as little as possible. Ireland • 13 May 19
ICTU critical of low pay in retail, hospitality sectors The Irish Congress of Trade Unions has accused employers in the accommodation, retail and hospitality sectors of seeking to work low paid employees as hard as they can for as long as they can for as little as possible. Ireland • 13 May 19
ICTU withdraws from film industry forum The Irish Congress of Trade Unions has withdrawn from a proposed forum to address ongoing issues in the film industry. News • 08 Nov 18
ICTU withdraws from film industry forum The Irish Congress of Trade Unions has withdrawn from a proposed forum to address ongoing issues in the film industry. News • 08 Nov 18
Pay restoration call for workers in HSE-funded bodies The Irish Congress of Trade Unions has urged the Government to immediately restore the pay of workers in HSE-funded bodies whose pay was cut in line with public servants during the economic crisis. Ireland • 03 Sep 18
Pay restoration call for workers in HSE-funded bodies The Irish Congress of Trade Unions has urged the Government to immediately restore the pay of workers in HSE-funded bodies whose pay was cut in line with public servants during the economic crisis. Ireland • 03 Sep 18
Sex harassment complaints should be protected - ICTU The Irish Congress of Trade Unions has called for complaints of sexual harassment in the workplace to be covered by protected disclosure legislation. News • 16 Nov 17
Sex harassment complaints should be protected - ICTU The Irish Congress of Trade Unions has called for complaints of sexual harassment in the workplace to be covered by protected disclosure legislation. News • 16 Nov 17
INTO to participate in new public service pay deal The union which represents the country's primary school teachers is to participate in the new public service pay agreement, even though 89% of its membership rejected it in a ballot held last July. Ireland • 23 Sep 17
INTO to participate in new public service pay deal The union which represents the country's primary school teachers is to participate in the new public service pay agreement, even though 89% of its membership rejected it in a ballot held last July. Ireland • 23 Sep 17
ICTU calls for €1bn home-building fund The Irish Congress of Trade Unions has called for a €1 billion home-building fund, compulsory purchase orders, and the accelerated introduction of a Vacant Site Levy to address the homelessness crisis. Ireland • 06 Sep 17
ICTU calls for €1bn home-building fund The Irish Congress of Trade Unions has called for a €1 billion home-building fund, compulsory purchase orders, and the accelerated introduction of a Vacant Site Levy to address the homelessness crisis. Ireland • 06 Sep 17
Planned strike by crane drivers suspended Crane drivers have suspended tomorrow's planned strike to allow for talks at the Workplace Relations Commission. Ireland • 06 Sep 17
Planned strike by crane drivers suspended Crane drivers have suspended tomorrow's planned strike to allow for talks at the Workplace Relations Commission. Ireland • 06 Sep 17
President criticises planned EU policy on workers President Michael D Higgins has criticised the proposed European policy to enhance worker protection, because it does not include a social, economic and cultural rights perspective. Ireland • 04 Jul 17
President criticises planned EU policy on workers President Michael D Higgins has criticised the proposed European policy to enhance worker protection, because it does not include a social, economic and cultural rights perspective. Ireland • 04 Jul 17
Commission report on Govt employee pay expected soon The Public Service Pay Commission is expected to complete its report on the remuneration of Government employees within days, and possibly as early as tomorrow. Ireland • 27 Apr 17
Commission report on Govt employee pay expected soon The Public Service Pay Commission is expected to complete its report on the remuneration of Government employees within days, and possibly as early as tomorrow. Ireland • 27 Apr 17
Intervention by WRC into bus dispute not ruled out Sources close to the Bus Éireann dispute said that an intervention by the Workplace Relations Commission early this week has not been ruled out. Ireland • 02 Apr 17
Intervention by WRC into bus dispute not ruled out Sources close to the Bus Éireann dispute said that an intervention by the Workplace Relations Commission early this week has not been ruled out. Ireland • 02 Apr 17
ICTU calling for emergency pensions legislation The Irish Congress of Trade Unions has called on the Government to introduce emergency legislation to prevent solvent companies from walking away from pension schemes. Business • 14 Dec 16
ICTU calling for emergency pensions legislation The Irish Congress of Trade Unions has called on the Government to introduce emergency legislation to prevent solvent companies from walking away from pension schemes. Business • 14 Dec 16
SIPTU authorises ballot on industrial action SIPTU has authorised ballots by unions members for industrial action and strike action on public service pay. News • 17 Nov 16
SIPTU authorises ballot on industrial action SIPTU has authorised ballots by unions members for industrial action and strike action on public service pay. News • 17 Nov 16
Student groups want youth unemployment addressed Student groups have united with the Irish Congress of Trade Unions to demand a coherent Government strategy to address youth unemployment, which currently stands at over 26%. News • 05 Sep 13
Student groups want youth unemployment addressed Student groups have united with the Irish Congress of Trade Unions to demand a coherent Government strategy to address youth unemployment, which currently stands at over 26%. News • 05 Sep 13
