34 European trade union organisations representing millions of workers across Europe have written to the European Commission and European governments demanding a ban on trade with illegal Israeli settlements. The EU considers Israeli settlements as illegal under international law, however it allows Israel to export large quantities of products produced or partly produced in illegal … Continued
Today the historic centenary conference of the ILO adopted a new ILO Convention and Recommendation on Violence and Harassment in the World of Work. Speaking at the Plenary Session today, David Joyce, said that “after two years of often very difficult discussions, thanks to the efforts of employers, governments and worker colleagues at the conference, … Continued
A breakthrough agreement has been reached between the Accord and the Bangladesh garment employers’ association (BGMEA) that will ensure that the progress made on factory safety in Bangladesh will continue. On 19 May, the agreement was accepted by the Bangladesh Appellate Court which has given permission for the Accord to continue during a 12 month … Continued
The Raise the Roof coalition consists of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions, all the main homeless charities, the Union of Students in Ireland and a broad range of political activists. In addition to the National Rally being held on the 18th May at 1:00 p.m. in Parnell Square, Dublin, it has been agreed to … Continued
Congress notes the Government plans to connect every home, school, farm, and business to the internet through high-speed broad band. The roll-out of the scheme over a period of years will, if realised, have long term benefits for workers, education, and families in rural Ireland. However, General Secretary of Congress Patricia King said there are … Continued
If elected to the European Parliament, [candidate pledges] to: Seek to minimise the damage of the UK’s decision to leave the European Union (EU) particularly on workers and people on low incomes; to ensure that there is no diminution of rights, safeguards and equality of opportunity as set out in Section 6 of the Belfast/Good … Continued
Colleagues, As you will be aware Workers’ Memorial Day takes place every year on the 28th April. This year it will fall on a Sunday. For anyone with an interest in Health and Safety this is an important date nationally and worldwide when we remember people killed or injured at work. The General Secretary of … Continued
This day, 129 years ago, the international labour and trade union movement expressed solidarity with American trade unions fighting for the 8 hour working day. This show of solidarity even found an echo in Dublin. Organisations of working people clasped hands across the globe. There was a belief that the organised working class were beginning … Continued
We, members of the European Trade Union Network for Justice in Palestine Steering Committee, call on all our members and workers in European countries to use the opportunity of the European elections from the 23 – 26th May to take a stand for justice in Palestine, and demand from their European candidates a commitment to … Continued
The Congress April Friday Briefing will look at how the community sector and progressive forces within the State were defeated. The Briefing will focus on the role and contribution of working class activism in Dublin and will be given by Patricia Kelleher, Researcher and Pauline Conroy, Social Policy Analyst. The Briefing will discuss the means … Continued
