Happy International Nurses’ Day. Today we recognise and celebrate all that nurses contribute to their communities and society. #InternationalNursesDay #IND2024

President Higgins this evening addressed the The Robert Tressell Festival at Liberty Hall in Dublin. You can read his speech at president.ie/en/media-libra…

“The trade union movement in Ireland, the European Union and indeed the world now faces a number of challenges, challenges to which we must all lend a shoulder if the wheel is to be made turn.”

Inspiring speech from President of Ireland at #TressellFest

President Higgins to address #TressellFest tonight.

“At the Robert Tressell Festival we celebrate all that the labour and progressive movement has to offer in terms of art and practical solutions to the problems workers face.”

Owen Reidy Irish Congress (ICTU)

rte.ie/news/ireland/2…

Some incredibly inspirational organising wins by the UAW in the US! Wonderful to see and should motivate us all

What a fantastic buzz around our inaugural #TradeUnionWeek ! We were delighted to see stories about how we're all #BetterInATradeUnion across the airwaves, in the papers and all over social media. A huge thank you to all our affiliate Trade Unions for getting involved!

Mandate members are invited to attend the Trade Union hustings for the upcoming EU elections. Events will be held in Cork, Galway and Dublin

This will be an opportunity to engage with candidates on the Respect at Work Campaign.

Link for tickets…

mandate.ie/2024/05/europe…

Today, renowned artist Robert Ballagh joined us in Fórsa HQ to launch a new banner!

Honoured to have his work become part of our story. A union is our members, a united collective for workers' rights. Which is why you are at the heart of this new banner 💚💚

Your career in the health service is better in a trade union. There's never been a better time to get involved in your trade union, if you're a nurse or midwife that trade union is the INMO. Better in a Trade Union Irish Congress (ICTU) #BetterInATradeUnion

Say it loud, say it big - you’re Better in a Trade Union.
CWU head office proud to carry the message.
All workers deserve Respect at Work.
#BetterInATradeUnion #BIATU #JoinAUnion #RespectAtWork
#cwuireland

Make sure you tune into the Oliver Callan show on RTÉ Radio 1 this morning! 🎧

Trade union members Suzanne (@SIPTU) and Marina (@EquityNIBranch) will be on the show to discuss Ireland's first #TradeUnionWeek !

Today is #EuropeDay 🇪🇺

Ahead of the most important European Parliament elections in many years, we set out our priorities for MEP candidates.

Read our manifesto ➡️ bit.ly/4cuZJhW

And, on June 7th make your voice heard for a fairer and more social Europe 🗳️

nuj.org.uk/resource/hr-re… NUJ NUJDublinBroadcasting time to loo to the future

📢 The IFUT TCD Branch issued a joint statement with UNITE regarding the ongoing situation at Trinity College. They call for dialogue over punitive measures against students. TCD Students' Union 🇵🇸🏳️‍🌈 Trinity College Dublin UNITE union Ireland Irish Congress (ICTU)

👇Full statement below.
#Solidarity #HigherEdFunding

Well done to the IFUT RCSI branch for organising this great event! #BetterInATradeUnion Irish Congress (ICTU)

Excellent argument from Michael Taft here. The far right party groupings in the 🇪🇺 parliament have consistently voted against all and any progressive trade union and workers rights initiatives

Celebrating an 'extra-ordinary life'. Sheila Conroy union activist and campaigner for women’s rights in the workplace and society, concert and tributes happening on May 21st in Liberty Hall.
ictu.ie/events/2024-05…

The 12th Annual NERI Labour Market Conference - Maynooth University on 16 May. In Session 1 presentations from the following organisations - Irish Congress (ICTU) Trinity College Dublin University College Dublin Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) UCC Ireland Eurofound South East Technological University Registration here - nerinstitute.net/events/2024/12…

💡 Did you know that trade unions stand for more than just better pay and hours? They're champions of social justice, advocating for LGBTQ+ rights, women's equality, and more. Join the movement for a fairer, more inclusive society!
🔗 Join INTO today: bit.ly/4986nsT

May Day is marked in Ireland as a public holiday for the first time #MayDay
WATCH: RTÉ News reports in 1994 bit.ly/444T89N