Owen Reidy
Irelandunion leaderMale6.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Owen Reidy is the general secretary of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU), where he advocates for workers' rights and fair labor practices across Ireland. Recently, he has been vocal about the impact of government's economic measures and lobbying by employer groups in response to tariffs, criticizing proposals that may undermine living wage initiatives.
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Owen Reidy, the general secretary of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions, criticized the government's talk of fiscal constraints.
Workers’ demands for a cost-of-living package won’t be easily dismissed – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-09-19
The move was welcomed by Owen Reidy, general secretary of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions (Ictu).
Calleary blocks employers looking to sidestep pension auto-enrolment for their workers – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-24
In a letter to Irish Congress of Trade Unions general secretary Owen Reidy, Mr McKeon said the Department understood that payments into these pension schemes consist solely of an employer contribution.
Minister promises urgent action to stop employers forcing staff into inferior pension schemes – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-20Owen Reidy is the general secretary of ICTU.
Central Bank role in facilitating the funding of Israel – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-01
Owen Reidy is the general secretary of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions who criticized the government's measures regarding the living wage.
Ireland to explore new markets in Asia and Canada as part of urgent response to US tariffs – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-15
