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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
- Dundee in Scotland: A full pause on rent payments & £1,000 in compensationCongratulations to our affiliate, Living Rent Dundee in Scotland, for their victory securing both compensation and critical repairs for union member Charlie. Charlie endured unacceptable living conditions in their Dundee tenement flat, suffering from severe roof damage that caused water to leak into walls and ceilings. This led to serious mold and dampness issues throughout… Read more: Dundee in Scotland: A full pause on rent payments & £1,000 in compensation
- ACORN Bradford – 1 – 0 Bailiffs!In a huge victory for member Stuart, ACORN Bradford has successfully fought back against harassment from bailiffs. Stuart had been relentlessly chased over debts, facing threats of forced entry and a council that refused to establish a payment plan. But thanks to the determination and solidarity of Bradford members, the bailiffs have been called off,… Read more: ACORN Bradford – 1 – 0 Bailiffs!
- Adani’s Empty Promises: Unraveling a Potential Investment MirageIn the high-stakes world of international business and politics, promises can be as ephemeral as smoke—and sometimes just as deceptive. The case of Gautam Adani, an Indian billionaire facing serious fraud allegations, exemplifies how grand proclamations of economic transformation can mask potentially corrupt practices. What begins as a tantalizing tweet about massive U.S. investments quickly… Read more: Adani’s Empty Promises: Unraveling a Potential Investment Mirage
- Adani Group and Dharavi: Corporate Expansion, PoliticalConnections, and Community Displacement in MumbaiFor nearly two decades, ACORN International has supported organizations working in Dharavi, acommunity of millions in the heart of Mumbai. The report details the dangers facing residentsin the face of a re-development contract granted to the Adani Group, questions about thegranting of the contract and the history of the Adani Group including the serious concerns… Read more: Adani Group and Dharavi: Corporate Expansion, PoliticalConnections, and Community Displacement in Mumbai
- Living Rent Members in Troglen Secure Victory: Action Against Damp, Mould, and Unsafe Living Conditions Leads to Immediate Results!Living Rent members at Sanctuary Housing in Troglen banded together out of concern for damp and mould in their homes, clogged gutters, and woodlice on the balconies. Residents banded together and took action- submitting a petition with over 70 signatures demanding a meeting with Sanctuary’s Housing Director, and marching on the central office. Within a week,… Read more: Living Rent Members in Troglen Secure Victory: Action Against Damp, Mould, and Unsafe Living Conditions Leads to Immediate Results!
- ACORN Honduras Wraps Up 2024 with Strong Connections: Evaluating Progress and Expanding Support for Children’s Rights into 2025.This December, ACORN Honduras did an end-of-year evaluation of their activities and accomplishments in support of rights for children, and spent time connecting with local community centers to expand and deepen their network. Kicking off 2025 right!
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