[…]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 below the living wage suggest employees […]
[…]any cash to anyone, because you will not have a record or trace of your deposit. Students are handing up to two months rent as a deposit, and this kind of money being stolen can have a serious impact on a student’s ability to afford college for the coming year.” “It’s a shame that people are taking advantage of students like this. Students should visit the accommodation they’re hoping to rent before sending over any sum of money”, said Mr Kerrigan. “Meet the landlord and ask for proof of ID if you’re unsure. If you’re worried that you’re being led […]
[…]with the dignity and respect that they deserve. Ireland has gone through significant change in the last five years. Austerity has taken its toll on almost every group in society. The impact of harsh and often brutal cuts must be accepted and those responsible must now ensure that it is our most vulnerable who see the fruits of our recovery. In the past two years alone, USI has registered 80,000 new students to vote. USI and Students Unions will be making sure that young people vote in the next election.” “Young people want candidates and political parties to demonstrate leadership […]
[…]to tackle this now.” USI is also calling on the Government to urgently act on the commitment in the Programme for Government to establish a gambling regulator, a body that was promised by many Governments, but has never been enacted. This regulator would be expected to have oversight on how the gambling industry can advertise. USI also believes more should be done to assist those with a gambling addiction to receive the support they need and encourages those who are suffering from this addiction to reach out for advice and […]
[…]for college. If you are eligible and have not yet applied for the student grant log onto studentfinance.ie for information on the online application process. If you are not offered your first preference on Monday, don’t panic. There are a wide variety of back up options. Second round offers will be issued on August 31st and many institutions allow you to change between courses before the end of October. If you withdraw before Oct 31st and take a year out, you can apply to the CAO next year and you won’t have to pay extra tuition fees and as with […]
