Limerick – Labour History 2024

Welcome to the Labour History Module of Trade Union Studies Level 6. 

NCAD Gallery Event - 1913 Tapestry: A Collaboration between NCAD and SIPTU - National College of Art and Design

The objective of this module is to provide learners with an understanding of the developments in the history of the trade union movement in Ireland. Learners will also explore the changing nature of the world of work during the early part of the 20th Century

On completion of this module you should be able to:

  • Explain key moments in trade union history from the late 19th century to the present day.
  • Demonstrate a knowledge of how the trade union movement played a key role in the birth of the Irish state and the role women played in the growth of the trade union movement.
  • Present historical data in a clear, concise manner