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Patricia King May Day Message 2020 by Irish Congress of Trade Unions

Laura Bambrick Drivetime March 11th 2019 by Irish Congress of Trade Unions

Congress talks to ILO Director General Guy Ryder about the need for universal respect for basic rights at work, how falling wage levels impact on wider politics, what can be done about violations of labour rights in Qatar ahead of the 2022 World Cup, and Ireland's unique contribution to the foundation of the ILO

In the latest episode of Congress Talks, we look at the problems facing Defined Benefit pension provision and ask how schemes that cover over 100,000 workers can be saved, with the assets being used in the best interests of the scheme members. Featuring contributions from Labour TD Willie Penrose, Seamus Dooley (NUJ) and Fergus Whelan, author of a new briefing paper on DB pension provision

In the latest episode of Congress Talks, Dr Tom McDonnell of the Nevin Economic Research Institute (NERI) discusses the case for a pay rises across the private sector as unions prepare to lodge claims for an increase of at least €1000 per year in 2017

In Episode 5 of Congress Talks, Peter Bunting explains why unions in Northern Ireland will campaign against Brexit, while Patricia King outlines why the homelessness crisis south of the border needs to be treated as an 'emergency' and spells out other priorities for government action on pay, pensions, health care and water.