The Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU) will be hosting an open meeting for ethnic minority/migrant workers on Saturday 4th July from 11.30am to 3.30pm. 

The meeting invites ethnic minority and/or migrant workers to join peers for networking and organising to better represent shared interests in the workplace and the trade union movement. 

Dr. David Carroll, Project Coordinator of Anti-Racist Workplaces & Trade Unions, said: “The active participation of ethnic minority/migrant trade union members is vital in order for the trade union movement to reflect the diversity of the workforce it represents.” 

The peer group was first established in 2025 by the Congress Stronger Together Project. Originally made up of graduates of the project’s ethnic minority/migrant worker leadership training courses, the group is seeking to extend its membership.  

Dr. Carroll said, “If you are a member of an ethnic minority or are a migrant worker, please consider getting involved. Likewise, if you have a colleague who you think may be interested, please let them know they are welcome.” 

“The only criteria for attendance is an active trade union membership with one of Congress’s affiliated trade unions,” he continued. 

The meeting will be hybrid, taking place both in person at Congress Dublin offices, 31/32 Parnell Square, Dublin 1 and online. 

Dr. Carroll encourages in-person attendance, as the meeting is an opportunity to meet fellow trade unionists and build relationships.  

Lunch will be provided on the day. 

If you would like to take part, please contact gensec@forsa.ie and we will arrange your attendance.  

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