[…]strive to protect advances and solidify rights more than ever. ‘Rights’ and ‘equal rights’ for women don’t mean less rights for another group in society, it’s not a cake. If it was, then the new national women’s strategy should be seen as an opportunity to make a new one. You can download our submission […]
[…]are encouraging students to vote on issues that are affecting them and their future, such as for affordable Housing for the SUSI Grants for cut fees for action on climate emergency for better mental health services USI President, Lorna Fitzpatrick said: “Students have been the leaders of change when it came to the Repeal the 8th and Marriage Equality Referendums, both of which changed our society for the best. It is important that students of all ages are on the register of electors and use their vote to better their lives. The reality is that we are in the midst […]
[…]lots of helpful advice.” -ENDS- Editor’s Note: USI President John Logue will be available for comment and interviews on the Leaving Certificate results and CAO […]
[…]that it will inform our attitudes and actions on this issue over the coming years.” -ENDS- For more information contact USI Media and Communications Executive, Ronan Costello, on 085-1164263 or […]
[…]leading to a serious issue in standard of living. USI and SIPTU have come together to create a lobby document for Higher Level Institutions across the country to adhere to when it comes to postgraduate rights. This Charter lays out exactly what the Trade Union Movement and Student Movement in Ireland expect from HEI’s, in particular postgraduates need to be paid for their work with a written agreement in place to protect their rights as workers. Over the past year, USI conducted a survey for our postgraduate members, the outcome of this research has led to the creation of an […]
