Cuts Campaign Press Releases
Trade Unions Unite Against UK Government's Cuts Strategy
14th Sept
Representatives of the Scottish, Welsh and Irish trade union centres met with the TUC at the annual Congress in Manchester today to discuss the impact of the coalition government's economic policies. The proposed cuts in public spending will hit the devolved nations hard, as well as many of the most vulnerable areas and regions of England. Read in Full...
Trade Unions Deconstruct Threatened Cuts to Arts and Libraries
6th Sept
The Irish Congress of Trade Unions today warned of the consequences of slashing the budget of the Department of Culture, Art and Leisure (DCAL), as being unfair to the poorest and undermining the appeal of Northern Ireland to tourists. Read in full...
Unions Prepare for Campaigning Against Cuts Agenda
2nd Sept
The Irish Congress of Trade Unions calls on all trade unionists, community activists and every citizen with a stake in the economy of Northern Ireland to prepare for a major campaign against the cuts agenda of the UK government. Read in full...
Trade Unions Call for Unified Alternative to the Cuts Agenda
31st August
The Irish Congress of Trade Unions calls on all 18 MPs from Northern Ireland, all MLAs and wider society to speak out against the unnecessary cuts agenda of the Con-Dem coalition. Speaking today, ICTU Assistant General Secretary Peter Bunting highlighted the “catastrophic consequences for jobs, both public and private sectors, and the provision of services in Northern Ireland.” Read in full...