Tag: Right2Water
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Water charges: Unite research shows deficit target will still be achieved if charges are abolished
Union condemns Government scaremongering November 3rd: Trade union Unite today (Monday November 3rd) published research showing that, if water user charges are abolished, the Government would still reach its fiscal deficit target of 3 per cent in 2015. Commenting, Unite Regional Secretary Jimmy Kelly said: “Following Saturday’s nationwide protests organised by the Right2Water campaign, which…
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Five unions seek fundamental rethink on water policy
Water user charges and Irish Water must be scrapped October 22nd: Five unions representing over 100,000 workers throughout the Republic today (Wednesday 22 October) joined forces to call on the Government to abolish water user charges. The Communication Workers’ Union, the CPSU, Mandate, OPATSI and Unite the Union are all affiliates of the Right2Water campaign.…