National News
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Richmond Road closure demands govt action on artists’ spaces
Labour arts spokesperson Marie Sherlock has said the closure of Richmond Road studios today (Thursday, 23rdJune) marks a sad day for Dublin and the artists’ community. With 20 artists’ studios in Dublin closing over the past 10 years, …
Bitter pill of public sector pay restoration for the highest paid means public sector talks must restart now
Commenting on the public sector pay restoration, Labour employment spokesperson Marie Sherlock has today (Wednesday, 22nd June) said Government must urgently re-start public sector pay talks and put adequate pay increases proposals on the …
Workers can’t wait for a living wage says Sherlock
Government pushing Living Wage commitment beyond lifetime of its term in office is unacceptable Labour employment and workers’ rights spokesperson, Marie Sherlock has today (Tuesday, 14th June) sharply criticised Minister for Enterprise …
Promise of “free hot desks” doomed to fail without a proper right to flexible work
Labour Party spokesperson on employment and workers’ rights, Marie Sherlock, has today (8th June) said the shockingly low uptake of “free hot desks” to support remote working is down to the Government’s failure to take remote …
Real and meaningful action needed now from Government to support hard pressed workers and families
Government must act now to support all wage earners. An increase in small benefit exemption an easy and meaningful first step Reacting to reports that there will be no meaningful action before October to address the spiralling cost of …
Rogue attempt by Tánaiste to muddy the waters on flexible work
Flexible work increases employee morale and productivity Flexible work creates more diverse work force Flexible work benefits local economies Labour Bill would provide right to flexible work not government’s preferred option of right to …
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