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Almost two years on and no action on miscarriage leave
Labour workers’ rights spokesperson Marie Sherlock has reiterated Labour’s call for paid time off work in the event of an early miscarriage. In March 2021, the Labour Party published its Bill to amend the Organisation of Working Time …
Further evidence of benefits of four day work week must be catalyst for change
Labour workers’ rights spokesperson Marie Sherlock has welcomed the news that British companies trialling a four-day working week have decided to continue with the practice. Senator Sherlock said: “The world of work is rapidly changing …
Government must condemn treatment of Europe’s Trade Union Leader Esther Lynch over her expulsion from Tunisia
Labour workers’ rights spokesperson Marie Sherlock has condemned the Tunisian government for its expulsion of trade union leader Esther Lynch following a protest against a clamp down on trade union rights. Senator Sherlock said: “I am …
Only a living income will break vicious cycle of low pay
Labour spokesperson on workers rights, Senator Marie Sherlock has today (Wednesday, 15th February) urged the Government to legislate further and faster for a living wage and said all retail workers deserve a living income. Senator …
Child Poverty Unit must tackle the lack of early years places in Dublin's North Inner City
One-in-four children in Dublin’s North-East Inner City cannot access a pre-school space Lack of affordable space and failure of joined-up thinking across Government departments Senator Marie Sherlock has today (Wednesday, …
Government must respond to continued job losses in Ireland
Labour workers’ rights spokesperson Marie Sherlock has demanded government action in response to the spate of job cuts in the tech, retail and hospitality sectors. Senator Sherlock said: “It has been a very dark number of months for …
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