Tag: Right2Water
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From Bended Knee to a New Republic
Brendan Ogle’s new book describes how the fight for water is changing Ireland November 2nd: From its explosion onto Dublin’s streets in October 2014 the anti-water-charges campaign has changed the face of politics in the Republic. As a result of its stunning success it is no longer the case that Irish Governments and opinion-formers can…
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Unite expresses solidarity with Jobstown accused
Union urges large attendance at tomorrow’s support rally October 21st: Unite has expressed solidarity with the Jobstown teenager accused of ‘false imprisonment’ on foot of a 2014 protest where former Tánaiste Joan Burton’s car was delayed for some hours. Pointing out that sit-down demonstrations are a common form of protest, the union’s Regional Secretary Jimmy…
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Unite says progress on water “significant milestone on road to victory”
Union warns battle for full abolition and referendum continues Jimmy Kelly welcomes signs of political realignment April 28th: Unite, as a key component of the Right2Water campaign and water movement, today congratulated the thirty-nine members of Dail Eireann who have placed a bill before the house seeking the abolition of Irish Water, the creation of a…
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Statement regarding Unite members working in the area of water services
March 10th: “Unite represents members who are employed by local authorities but working for Irish Water under Service Level Agreements, and we also represent members directly employed by Irish Water/Ervia. “The jobs of those employed by local authorities would not be affected by the abolition of Irish Water and the scrapping of charges – regardless…
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Extracts from remarks delivered by Jimmy Kelly at Saturday’s Right2Water demonstration
Politics is about choices – and the wrong choices have been made August 30th: “Since last October hundreds of thousands of us have taken to the streets of Dublin, and of towns and cities around the country, to asset our Right2Water. Our message has been simple: You will listen to us. “You will listen to…
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Right2Water Unions to present Platform for Renewal to May Day Conference in Dublin
February 15th: The five trade unions affiliated to the Right2Water campaign will be convening a special May Day Conference on Friday May 1st and Saturday May 2nd. The Conference will discuss a set of core principles which will underpin a Platform for Renewal in advance of the next General Election. These core principles will be…