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Tesco’s sharp practice with long-serving staff is abysmal- Crowe

by Seán Crowe TD

Dublin South West Sinn Féin TD, Seán Crowe, has described proposed moves by Tesco to renegotiate contracts held by their longest serving staff as “sharp practice” and all under the false God of competitiveness. Deputy Seán Crowe said: “Tesco Ireland is one of the most profitable companies in the State, but in the so-called interest […]

There’s No Meat On The Bones Of The Government’s Employment Strategy- Crowe

by Seán Crowe TD

Dublin South West and Sinn Féin TD, Seán Crowe, has claimed that the latest figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) relating to those in employment highlights the fact that the Government’s current employment programme is not working, is stuck in a rut and overly reliant on workers leaving their existing jobs and emigrating. Crowe […]

Low Pay Commission Proposals Lack Teeth and Vision Says Crowe

by Seán Crowe TD

Sinn Féin Dublin South West representative, Seán Crowe TD,  has said he is extremely disappointed in the complete lack of  vision and the scope of the proposals being circulated around the legislative role and responsibilities of the Low Pay Commission, which he said “lacked teeth”. Crowe is critical of the approach taken by the Minister […]

New Figures Highlight Skewed Recovery- Crowe

by Seán Crowe TD

Dublin South West Sinn Féin TD, Seán Crowe, has welcomed the release of the latest quarterly economic bulletin from the Nevin Economic Research Institute (NERI) and said that their findings, particularly around low pay combined with skewed economic development, needs to be honestly and urgently addressed by the Government. Deputy Seán Crowe said: “The figures […]

Crowe welcomes EU move on gender wage gap

by Seán Crowe TD

Dublin South West Sinn Féin TD, Seán Crowe, who is also a member of the Joint Committee on European Union Affairs, has welcomed the resolution before the EU Parliament to address and resolve the glaring anomaly of ‘gender wage gap’. He stated that he supports the intensification of efforts to close the wide wage deficit […]

New Eurostat figures show depth of the youth unemployment crisis- Crowe

by Seán Crowe TD

Dublin South West Sinn Féin TD, Seán Crowe, has said that there were no new surprises in the recently released Eurostat figures, which show that the youth unemployment crisis continues to grow. Deputy Seán Crowe said: “Eurostat’s latest report on regional unemployment rates in the EU’s 27 Member States makes for grim reading, and unfortunately […]