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Congress warns that safety cannot be compromised as workers gradually return to the workplace
Jun 04 2020, 19:12 ICTU
Patricia King, General Secretary of the ICTU said today, “It is crucial as we move to Phase 2 that we ensure the re-opening of the economy is done in a safe manner and in line with public health guidance”. She was speaking on the eve of the likely cabinet decision to move to Phase 2 as we gradually emerge from the Covid-19 crisis. The General Secretary said “now more than ever we must re-double our focus and ensure that as workers return to their various workplaces they are …- Congress calls on parties to reject Israeli annexation plan ICTU Below is an open letter to the 3 party leaders involved in programme for Government talks regarding Israeli government plans to annex parts of the West Bank and the Jordan Valley Dear Party Leader, The Israeli government has announced that its plan to annex substantial parts of the West Bank and …
- Congress Global Solidarity Committee has joined in condemning the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis. ICTU Chair of Congress Global Solidarity Committee Yvonne O'Callaghanhas said, “The death of George Floyd under the knee of a police officer in Minneapolis has reminded the world once again of the racism deeply embedded in US society. Such racism is further encouraged by the irresponsible actions …
- Opening up the Wage Subsidy Scheme to New Mothers Welcome - ICTU ICTU Recently the Government announced that it is taking steps to address the anomaly in the Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme (TWSS) which disqualifies some new mothers, forcibly making them unemployed. Women seeking to return to work following statutory maternity leave who had not received a wage top-up …
- The Occupied Terroritories Bill and Government formation ICTU Credit Breaking News.ie Government formation talks continue this week and one of the sticking points that has emerged is the Occupied Territories Bill, according to insiders. The bill would ban all trade with the settlements in the territories occupied by Israel in Palestine. Fianna Fáil and …
- No going back to old unfair ways - Patricia King ICTU In an opinion piece in the Irish Times today General Secretary Patricia King writes , “The old ways failed too many people. For the ICTU and the trade union movement, there can be, and will be, no going back. After Covid-19, the people deserve nothing less”. Read the full article …
- Energy Unions say Bord na Móna and Government must 'Stop Promising and Start Delivering' on Just Transition for Workers and Communities in the Midlands ICTU Trade unions representing workers in Bord na Móna and across the wider energy sector said today (May 27) that the recent report of the Just Transition Commissioner showed that the company and government must now “stop promising and start delivering” and set out a new pathway for a …
- Education Unions call for creation of Third Level Forum to tackle funding crisis and develop a 'New Vision' for the Sector ICTU Trade unions representing staff at all levels of the education system have called for the creation of a new Sectoral Forum to help address the crisis affecting the Third Level sector, in terms of funding shortfalls and the development of a longer-term plan to help place it on a more sustainable …
- 'No Going Back' Congress sets out a New Deal for Workers and Society ICTU A report by The Irish Congress of Trade Unions has set out a detailed plan on the way forward for the country, amid the unprecedented economic global crisis caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. ‘No Going Back’A New Deal Towards a Safe and Secure Future for All Congress General Secretary …