National News
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Outrageous that hundreds of health workers are still awaiting pandemic bonus
Labour workers’ rights spokesperson Marie Sherlock has branded it as shameful that many cleaners, catering, security and other staff in public hospitals have yet to receive their pandemic bonus payment. Senator Sherlock said: “The …
EU move to ban unpaid internships a step in the right direction
Labour workers’ rights spokesperson Marie Sherlock has welcomed the vote by the European Parliament to ban unpaid internships. Senator Sherlock said: “The vote in the European Parliament to ban unpaid internships casts a light on the …
Labour supports retained firefighters industrial action
Labour workers’ rights spokesperson Marie Sherlock said it is appalling that retained firefighters have been forced into strike action today to ensure a safer service in their community. Senator Sherlock said: “On behalf of the Labour …
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 …
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