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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 Leads Massive Global Rally for Housing Justice
At the start of July, CATU Ireland mobilized 29 branches across 32 countries, bringing thousands of people together for an all-island rally demanding public homes on public land and an end to homelessness and exploitation. Following this powerful day of action, CATU has continued winning local battles, fighting evictions, raising community awareness of housing injustice,… Read more: CATU Ireland Leads Massive Global Rally for Housing Justice - 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!
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Updates from the Field
- Living Rent Hits the Streets for Tenant VoicesIn July, Living Rent took to the Barras to engage with supporters of strong rent control and collect signatures for their petition. While the government consulted landlords on rent controls, tenants were left out of the conversation—Living Rent is stepping in to ensure the voices of working people are heard.
- Honoring Bold Leadership at the Hurricane Katrina MemorialIn Louisiana, A Community Voice hosted the Hurricane Katrina Memorial and Awards to recognize the remarkable organizing efforts of local community members. Leaders including Tanya Harris-Glasow from Anthropocene Alliance and members of Louisiana Grassroots United were honored for their courage and dedication, exemplifying what it means to fight for justice and resilience in the face… Read more: Honoring Bold Leadership at the Hurricane Katrina Memorial
- Big Wins for ACORN UK: Rent Reductions and Successful Eviction ResistanceACORN Liverpool scored a major victory this month, stopping a planned rent hike and securing an 80% reduction for nearly 300 households. Meanwhile, ACORN Coventry successfully resisted an eviction after a member requested reasonable accommodations for his disability. Members rallied outside the apartment for over 10 hours, and the landlord ultimately canceled the eviction, showing… Read more: Big Wins for ACORN UK: Rent Reductions and Successful Eviction Resistance
- ACORN Ontario Hosts “Boiling Point” Meeting to Tackle Extreme Heat in HousingACORN Ontario brought together over 120 members and allies in a high-energy online meeting called Boiling Point to demand urgent action on extreme heat in housing. Leaders from five cities shared updates on local campaigns, including maximum temperature bylaws and tracking heat-related deaths. ACORN Hamilton celebrated a major victory after months of organizing, successfully negotiating… Read more: ACORN Ontario Hosts “Boiling Point” Meeting to Tackle Extreme Heat in Housing
- CATU Ireland Leads Massive Global Rally for Housing JusticeAt the start of July, CATU Ireland mobilized 29 branches across 32 countries, bringing thousands of people together for an all-island rally demanding public homes on public land and an end to homelessness and exploitation. Following this powerful day of action, CATU has continued winning local battles, fighting evictions, raising community awareness of housing injustice,… Read more: CATU Ireland Leads Massive Global Rally for Housing Justice
- Locataires Ensemble Scores Major Win in Lyon’s Beat the Heat CampaignIn July, Locataires Ensemble led a powerful Beat the Heat day of action in Lyon. Their rally, backed by nearly 5,000 petition signatures, successfully pushed the city to commit to bringing tenant unions and landlords together to find solutions. The city is now considering a municipal decree to hold landlords accountable, marking a breakthrough for… Read more: Locataires Ensemble Scores Major Win in Lyon’s Beat the Heat Campaign
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