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The rubicon has been crossed for decently paid workers
Distorted housing market now means that workers on single or combined income of €100,000 cannot afford homes in two thirds of Dublin postcodes. Growing inequality of power within workplaces in how workers are been managed, monitored and …
Pregnancy loss report underlines the need for Labour’s reproductive leave proposal
The report, published today recommends the introduction of policies to provide time off work following pregnancy loss before 24 weeks, among other measures. In 2021, the Labour Party introduced the Organisation of Working Time …
Gutless IBEC response to small business trading issues is to target lowest paid
IBEC's letter to the government is misleading in portraying all the workers’ rights changes as an increase in the cost of doing business. No reference to Government package of €250m to rateable businesses. No new ideas from IBEC on how …
Retail workers and business are crying out for coordinated garda engagement, greater visible policing presence in communities and changes to law to protect workers.
Joint Oireachtas Committee on Enterprise, Trade and Employment hearings today met with retail business and representatives of RGDATA, Musgraves and CSNA. Labour’s Worker’s Rights spokesperson Senator Marie Sherlock said today it is …
Labour urges workers to know their rights coming up to Christmas
Join a union to ensure your rights are protected Employers must reflect on wages paid Sub-minimum rates of pay need to go Labour workers’ rights spokesperson Marie Sherlock has urged all workers and particularly young workers to know …
Swift action needed on reproductive leave following Labour's successful Bill in the Seanad
Labour’s Reproductive Leave Bill needs to go before the Dáil Workers’ deserve leave when it matters most Labour’s workers’ rights spokesperson Senator Marie Sherlock, has welcomed the passing of Labour's Reproductive Leave Bill …
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