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Ireland – CATU
The idea of Community Action Tenants Union (CATU) Ireland is simple: a union for people outside of their workplaces. We want to take the basic ideas of membership, collective direct action, and grassroots democracy from where people work to where they live. We hear every day of the economic issues plaguing people across this island: sky-rocketing rents, stagnant wages, slashed public services, and an erosion of our public spaces. Most of us have lived through this.
We think that the only way to beat those behind this – the landlords, banks, companies and politicians – is to get organised ourselves, and NOT just on an individual basis. We strongly believe that real power lies in the hands of ordinary people – tenants, communities, and workers who supply the livelihood for these profiteers – and change can only come when we act together.
Our vision is of an organisation in cities and towns across this island, uniting tenants in a coordinated struggle on issues we all share.
And we want to win.
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Campaign Areas
- Tenants’ rights
- Fair housing
- Fair banking
CATU Chapters
- Dublin
CATU Branches
Latest News from CATU Ireland
- CATU Ireland: Supporting the Fight Against Unfair Evictions – Join the Fundraiser!
CATU Ireland ended a year of incredible wins by launching a fundraiser raising money for their tireless advocacy for blocking unfair evictions. As the housing situation in Ireland continues to deteriorate under current leaderships, their work is even more essential. When we band together, we can make protect each other! - CATU Ireland Steps Up Housing Rights Fight Amid Escalating Crisis
CATU Ireland continued their tireless advocacy for housing rights, including a march to the Housing Executive with their demands. The housing crisis in the North is escalating at an alarming rate, and is having a devastating impact on communities. CATU is tackling this head-on through direct action and solidarity with members. Together, they have resisted many… Read more: CATU Ireland Steps Up Housing Rights Fight Amid Escalating Crisis - CATU Belfast Builds Community Power Through Potluck Events and Member Recruitment
CATU Belfast held multiple community meetings and events to spread awareness about their important work and recruit new members, including a potluck in East Belfast and planning for the upcoming Autumn Get-Together. This is community building creates the people power that leads to sustaining and meaningful change! - CATU Belfast Gathers Community to Tackle Unfair Landlords and Build Tenant Solidarity
CATU Belfast held various community meetings and events, gathering updated information about unfair landlords and rental practices, and spreading awareness about the value of solidarity. This is the hard work that builds the wins of the future! - CATU Ireland: What Is Wrong With Putting Your Own People First In Your Own Country?
It is a pretty reasonable statement to make in the context of a housingshortage, but we need to discuss what is wrong with it. I have been involved in tenant organizations in Ireland since 2017. The main work I have done is knocking at people’s doors and asking how their housing situation is and what… Read more: CATU Ireland: What Is Wrong With Putting Your Own People First In Your Own Country?
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Updates from the Field
- Locataires Ensemble Takes Action Against Overheating Homes in LyonMembers of Locataires Ensemble are mobilizing against overheating homes, a huge issue as the temperature continues to rise. They have launched a petition calling on the Mayor of Lyon to enforce protections like shutters and ceiling fans. A win here could set a precedent across France! Their efforts are building momentum across the globe as we move closer to… Read more: Locataires Ensemble Takes Action Against Overheating Homes in Lyon
- Living Rent Secures Major Rent Freeze Victory in GlasgowThis June, Living Rent kept the pressure up after last month’s “Unfair Funfair” by continuing their campaings for rent control in Glasgow. After months of hard work from tenants and under the threat of direct, collective action, the Water Row Company has reversed prior rent increases, apologised, frozen rent for a year and agreed to consult tenants on future… Read more: Living Rent Secures Major Rent Freeze Victory in Glasgow
- Youth Lead the Way in Cleveland and A Community Voice Fights Industrial Canal Expansion in LouisianaThis week, ACORN Cleveland’s youth leaders held a student-led town hall to respond to Ohio House Bill 96 and the federal education funding freeze. From demanding better school safety to protecting vital education resources, students made their voices heard and laid out a bold, community-centered vision for change. In Louisiana, A Community Voice continued their tireless advocacy against planned… Read more: Youth Lead the Way in Cleveland and A Community Voice Fights Industrial Canal Expansion in Louisiana
- Big Wins for Renters in Liverpool and Community Outreach in LeedsLiverpool tenants have secured an 80% rent hike reduction for hundreds of residents, a huge win that will have provide massive relief to renters who couldn’t afford such an insnae hike! In Leeds, members took their “Agony Acorn” stall to Holbeck Gala, talking to people about the issues hitting hardest in the community.
- ACORN Ottawa and Waterloo Region Achieve Major Wins for Tenant ProtectionsACORN Ottawa hosted a citywide Healthy Homes meeting to demand safe and livable housing and called on the city to implement landlord licensing. Waterloo Region ACORN members secured a major win when the city voted to move foward with a renovication bylaw, a real step toward tenant protections in Kitchener! 27 ACORN members and allies stormed the council… Read more: ACORN Ottawa and Waterloo Region Achieve Major Wins for Tenant Protections
- ACORN Kenya Joins Global Action Against Adani and Plans Youth Forum on Unemployment and Mental HealthIn June, ACORN Kenya stood in solidarity with protests around the world by hosting their own event against the corrupt Adani Group. They also are planning a youth forum for July, in response to wide-spread protests from Kenyan youth against the government. The forum will focus on issues of wide-spread unemployment, the high cost of living, and… Read more: ACORN Kenya Joins Global Action Against Adani and Plans Youth Forum on Unemployment and Mental Health
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