National News
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Miscarriage leave desperately needed for women
Labour workers’ rights spokesperson Marie Sherlock said the failure of Budget 2024 to provide early miscarriage leave means women remain disadvantaged in the workplace. Senator Sherlock said: “In March 2021, Labour introduced a Bill to …
Sherlock takes Government to task on delay to commence Work-Life Balance Act
Government in no rush to grant right to request remote and flexible work to workers This comes over six months after Work-Life Balance Act 2023 signed into law. Labour’s Workers’ Rights spokesperson Senator Marie Sherlock has hit out …
Government bribes business to pay Minimum Wage increase. Where is the ambition to improve workers’ lives on a permanent basis?
Diversion of much needed commercial rates for Local Government back to employers. Not yet clear if Government will reimburse Local Authorities. No ambition to improve workers’ lives on a permanent basis Low income workers have fared …
Budget 2024 childcare package must deliver new childcare facilities
Labour survey of parents on Northside shows severe shortages with one in three parents waiting 12 months or longer to access creche place Labour Senator Marie Sherlock had said the Budget 2024 childcare package must include provision for …
Film industry exploitation in Ireland must end
Actors in Ireland must get Fair Pay Labour spokesperson on Arts, Senator Marie Sherlock, has today expressed her strong support for Irish actors and the union Irish Equity in their campaign to ensure fair pay in Ireland’s film industry. …
Jump in Living Wage must be wake up call to Government on cost of living crisis for the low paid
Budget 2024 must have a range of targeted measures for low paid workers Eviction ban must be reinstated Health, community and childcare workers must have pay addressed Labour spokesperson on workers’ rights Marie Sherlock said the time …
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