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Time to repeal Eighth Amendment says Unite ahead of protests

Amendment and subsequent legislation failing women says union “Irish abortion regime regards woman as incubators” Speaking as demonstrators across the island prepare to voice their outrage at the treatment of a young rape victim denied an abortion and forced to … Continue reading

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Abortion: over 3,500 reasons to repeal 8th Amendment

June 12th: Commenting today on figures released by the UK Department of Health showing that over 3,500 Irish women had to travel to the UK to obtain an abortion last year, Unite Regional Equalities Officer Taryn Trainor pointed out that … Continue reading

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Latest figures point to a ‘womanless jobs recovery’

Women must share equally in recovery, says Unite March 4th: Speaking in advance of the Congress Women’s Conference in Wexford, Unite Regional Equalities Organiser Taryn Trainor said today that there is no sign of any significant employment growth for women. … Continue reading

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Unite Women’s Committee highlights Budget attack on unemployed, working and retired women

Union slams decision to cut youth dole payments at a time when female youth unemployment has risen by 136 per cent October 16th: The Regional Women’s Committee of Unite the Union has said that Budget 2014 represents an attack on … Continue reading

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