National News
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Real wage reductions remain serious issue for workers
Historically low unemployment rate must not dupe Government into false assurances about working conditions. Labour Party spokesperson on Workers’ Rights Marie Sherlock has said news today that Ireland has recorded the lowest ever level …
Pathetic kite-flying on tax cuts a smokescreen
Government needs to get real on supporting working people Supporting ICTU’s call for a €2 increase in the national minimum wage, Labour workers’ rights spokesperson Marie Sherlock said it is vital that the lowest paid are supported …
Care workers must receive equal pay for equal work
We need a single pay framework for Care in Ireland. Responding to comments made yesterday that care organisations face “collapse”, Labour workers’ rights spokesperson Marie Sherlock said that this must be a wake up for Government to …
All survivors of Mother and Baby Institutions must have access to redress
Labour Senators Marie Sherlock and Annie Hoey said anyone who spent any length of time in a Mother and Baby Institution must have access to the redress scheme. Speaking in advance of a screening of Pray For Us Sinners in Leinster House, …
Halve asylum seeker waiting times for work
Labour Party Senator and Workers' Rights Spokesperson Marie Sherlock has said Government must move to halve the waiting times to work for those seeking international protection in Ireland. Senator Sherlock said: “Asylum seekers and …
Moves on apprentice pay overdue - Government must support Labour bill to ensure apprentices are paid the minimum wage
Labour workers’ rights spokesperson Marie Sherlock welcomed reports that Minister Harris is seeking to address the issues of apprentice pay particularly for the construction trades. Senator Sherlock said that the rate needs to be set at …
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