Workers Rights

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Crowe stands with striking school secretaries

by Seán Crowe TD

Dublin South West Sinn Féin TD, Seán Crowe, has said that he stands with striking school secretaries and that the Department of Education must engage critically with them to meet their needs. Friday morning, thousands of school secretaries across the country will be going on strike before beginning an indefinite work-to-rule action until their modest […]

Seán Crowe TD calls for the introduction of a Living Wage

by Seán Crowe TD

Dublin South West Sinn Féin TD, Seán Crowe, has welcomed the launch of his party’s proposals to introduce the Living Wage in Ireland. Sinn Féin are pledging to introduce a new Living Wage Act when in government, which will see workers earn enough which makes possible a minimum acceptable standard of living. The proposals also […]

Crowe calls for end to two-tier pay in the public service

by Seán Crowe TD

Dublin South West Sinn Féin TD, Seán Crowe, has called on the government to end pay inequality in the public service by the end of the current public pay agreement. Deputy Seán Crowe said: “Sinn Féin has continually called on the government to reverse the pay inequality imposed on public sector workers since 2011. “Over […]

Two tier pay structure for school secretaries must end – Crowe

by Seán Crowe TD

Dublin South West TD, Seán Crowe, has said the unacceptable two tier pay structure for school secretaries cannot be allowed to continue. The Sinn Féin TD was commenting following representations made from school secretary representatives who are campaigning to address the pay discrepancies and work anomalies. Deputy Seán Crowe said: “Roughly 10% of the 3,500 […]

Crowe calls on Lloyds Pharmacy to respect Labour Court decision

by Seán Crowe TD

Dublin South West Sinn Féin TD, Seán Crowe, has called on Lloyds Pharmacy to respect the findings of the Labour Court and implement its decision regarding union recognition for 190 workers employed at the company. Deputy Seán Crowe said: “The current dispute between Mandate trade union and Lloyds Pharmacy is about pay and work conditions, […]

Ryanair’s bull-headedness responsible for strike – Crowe

by Seán Crowe TD

Dublin South West TD, Seán Crowe, stated that the bull-headed behaviour of Ryanair’s senior managements is responsible for the strike that continues to impact negatively on tens of thousands of passengers. Pilots have resumed strike action at the company and cabin crew in several European countries are joining in on the industrial action. The Sinn […]

Crowe welcomes fair hours amendment to Employment Bill

by Seán Crowe TD

Dublin South West Sinn Féin TD, Seán Crowe, has welcomed the passing of his party’s amendment to the Employment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill at Committee Stage. He said the amendment will strengthen and enhance workers’ rights. Teachta Seán Crowe said: “This legislation is crucially important to protect the rights of all workers, but in particular workers […]

Workers need certainty and secure hours –Crowe

by Seán Crowe TD

Dublin South West TD, Seán Crowe, attending the launch of the Mandate Trade Union’s ‘Secure Hours- Better Future’ charter, described the Government’s current proposals for secure hours as not fit for purpose. The Sinn Féin TD said that these workers will still be forced to live on poverty wages and into a position where they […]

Crowe speaks in favour of trade union Access to Workplace Bill

by Seán Crowe TD

Dublin South West Sinn Féin TD, Seán Crowe, spoke in favour of his party’s Right to Access Bill in the Dáil. The Sinn Féin Bill seeks to ensure that trade unions have unhindered access to their members in the workplace. Deputy Crowe said: “The large scale industrial disputes sweeping across the country show just how timely […]

Tesco’s low wage strategy will force workers onto State supports- Crowe

by Seán Crowe TD

Dublin South West Sinn Féin TD, Seán Crowe, has accused Tesco’s senior management of behaving irresponsibly in trying to strong arm changes to work practices and wages. Tesco currently has two stores in Dublin South West. In recent weeks, Tesco has decided to take the extraordinary action of bypassing its workers’ union, Mandate, and unilaterally […]