National News
Here you can find some of the major issues I’ve been working on in national politics.
No one should have to choose between their wages and their health – we need Sick Pay for All now
Marking six months since the Government’s decision to delay Labour’s sick pay proposals, Labour’s spokesperson on Employment Affairs Senator Marie Sherlock said: “The Labour Party brought forward a bill last September for …
Any conversation on collective bargaining rights is welcome but Government's motives have to be questioned
A review on collective bargaining underway will start important conversations said Labour Employment spokesperson Marie Sherlock, but questioned the motives of such a review if there is no commitment from the government to improvements. …
Only 1 extra HSA inspector hired since Govt formed reveals Sherlock
No extra HSA inspectors hired in second half of 2020. Only one Inspector hired so far in 2021, another two due by April. 802 Covid related complaints so far in 2021. Labour Employment spokesperson Senator Marie Sherlock has said she is …
Ball in HSE’s court to provide specialist therapist for School for the Deaf
Labour Senator Marie Sherlock has welcomed the commitment from Minister Rabbitte to permanently retain a specialist speech and language therapist for Cabra School for the Deaf, however has reiterated that the fight is not fully won until …
Deliveroo must stop hiding behind legislation in failing to have sick pay
Labour Party Spokesperson on Employment Affairs Senator Marie Sherlock met with representatives from Deliveroo this afternoon, where she urged the company to engage with their workers and with the trade union movement in relation to the …
Urgent need to end the inequality of working from home
Workers must be protected with a right to switch off Employers should be compelled to ensure home working is carried out in a safe environment Marking one year since many workers were asked to work from home, Labour spokesperson on …
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