[…]for their wages. If a business ceases trading and lays off its staff, it’s nonsensical that by simply not winding up the company it can deny its staff the pay they worked for – this ridiculous technicality needs to be addressed immediately, so that bad faith employers can’t avoid giving their workers their daily bread.” UPDATED: Changed to reflect new material and to include quote from JOC […]
[…]demonstrations against this current aggression. USI welcomes the removal of the visa requirements for Ukrainian citizens entering Ireland. However, we strongly call for Ukrainians without documentation to also have the right to safe sanctuary in Ireland. We continue to stand firmly against the current system of Direct Provision and urge the government to prioritise the establishment of a new system, rooted in human rights principles, for the reception of asylum seekers in […]
[…]68 per cent of those cases, the homeowner suggested they have such an agreement. USI has been lobbying for legislation that would make it a requirement to have a written agreement which sets out minimum protections for both parties in order to benefit from the rent-a-room tax breaks, but Government repeatedly says that such legislation would put homeowners off renting out rooms in their homes. However, this research shows that most homeowners feel more secure having an agreement, and the lack of legislation simply allows more malign homeowners a free reign to do whatever they when renting out a room to students […]
[…]Ireland has always been a force for the recognition and realisation of equality in Ireland. The latest policy on equality, adopted in 2012, reinforces this commitment. Adopted by National Council on 22 September 2012 Equality Policy 1.Principles: The Union of Students in Ireland is an inclusive organisation that values equality and diversity. Services provided by the Union of Students in Ireland are available to all areas of the membership who will be supported to be equally able to access them. As an employer, the Union of Students in Ireland will not tolerate any form of direct and indirect discrimination. This […]
[…]addressing students who were demonstrating against the lack of regulation on the cost of student accommodation organised by DCU Students’ Union. The Minister of State also went on to discuss additional investment for higher education from the most recent budget. Speaking after the Minister’s remarks, USI President Michael Kerrigan said: “Students across Ireland will welcome the clearest indication yet on the thinking of the government on student loans. We’re keen to have the Minister clarify her sense of ‘the near future’ and to have the government confirm this formally on the record in Leinster House.” ENDS […]
