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Workers' protections paramount in safeguarding the future of Irish media
In its submission to the Future of Media Commission, the Labour Party spokesperson Marie Sherlock has called on the Commission to prioritise decent employment conditions for those employed in the sector, continued protection and …
Government’s Remote Working Strategy Misses the Point
Strategy is just about promoting remote working, lip service paid to worker protections Threadbare detail, strategy is little more than a rehash of 2019 Government report No detail on what a right to request remote work will look like, the …
Urgent progress on working from home supports needed
Two months since Labour launched bill to provide for right to disconnect and improved supports for workers. New Year lockdown highlights lack of progress by government. Labour bill would also require employers to provide suitable home …
North Inner City to be hardest hit by Government inaction on co-living. Serious questions about meaningfulness of co-living ban
Government needs to be honest with communities. Failure to retrospectively apply “ban” stands in mark contrast to retrospective taxing of PUP 601 co-living units within 1km radius in Phibsborough were rushed in between …
Phoenix Park Traffic Management Proposals Welcome
Bus service could be potential game changer in ensuring local and inclusive access. Responding to media reports of the OPW’s traffic management proposals for the Phoenix Park, Senator Marie Sherlock welcomed the proposals. …
Where are the supports for Working Parents in this lockdown?
Expectation of “flexibility” by employers is not enough. Clear supports and choices needed. With working parents forced again to juggle homeschooling and their work, Labour spokesperson Marie Sherlock has said it is hugely …
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