The Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU) are currently seeking participants to take part in the inaugural session of their Leadership Programme for Minority Ethnic and Migrant Workers.

The programme is an opportunity for minority ethnic and migrant union members to become more engaged within unions. It will give participants a firm understanding of advocacy in the workplace on a range of issues, as well as how to further participate in union structures.  

The training will take place over one and a half days, opening with an evening on Tuesday 21st May. That will be followed by a full day in-person session at a Dublin city-centre location, on Wednesday 5th June.

The training is part of ICTU’s Anti-Racist Workplaces and Unions Project, it will be facilitated by the project’s coordinator Dr David Carroll, and Dr Lucy Michael. 

According to Dr Carroll: “These training days will offer hands-on advice and practical steps on developing leadership skills. Content will include exploring the existing barriers to participation for minority ethnic and migrant workers, legal protections against discrimination and exploitation, and options for advocacy and complaint. 

“Participants will also explore a range of inequalities including wage gaps, job insecurity, promotion, disciplinary actions, and underrepresentation. The programme will provide an important space to explore advocacy approaches, coalition building, and action planning for equality.” 

For more information contact the Irish Congress of Trade Unions by emailing David.carroll@ictu.ie 

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