Students across the country took to the streets of Dublin today (Saturday February 15th) at 2pm, alongside members of the public, to protest against the lack of support provided by the Government to the speakers of our First Official Language. Irish speaking students are furious about the lack of services provided by the Government through the medium of our native language; Irish. This is a breach of their fundamental and constitutional rights. “Language Rights are Human Rights” is the message being conveyed today. Vice President for the Irish Language of the Union of Students in Ireland, Feidhlim Seoighe: “This Government […]
[…]poverty line while working. The USI has made several submissions to the Low Pay Commission – the latest in March 2020 – outlining its argument that the Living Wage is the gross pay necessary to provide a minimum adequate income. The calculation of the Living Wage is evidence based, built on budget standards research and grounded in social consensus. The USI believes that the Living Wage would prevent exploitation, ensure minimum standards in terms of compensation and prevent race-to-the-bottom wage competition, while also protecting students and other vulnerable groups, including migrants. As the Irish Living Wage campaign (www.livingwage.ie) outlines: “Earnings […]
[…]a delegation co-ordinator (either within the SU or the LGBT+ Society at your SU) you can register today to begin the process. Register […]
[…]This maintains the USI membership of every single Institute of Technology student in the country. Today, IT Tralee students also voted 95% in support of Marriage Equality. The result has been welcomed by USI President Joe O’Connor: “I am delighted at the overwhelming support shown by IT Tralee students today for remaining affiliated to USI. This ensures that every Institute of Technology student in the country remains a member of USI. The student movement has massive battles ahead, including fighting for public funding of Higher Education, fair pay and conditions for graduates, and marriage equality. The more united we are […]
