The massive rejection by Luas drivers of the proposed settlement from the WRC is absolutely justified. Despite the perception of the deal, the WRC proposals represented a major setback for Luas drivers who rejected this as a “divisive pay deal”. Drivers would have to work an extra twelve days a year, the increase of 18.5%…

From socialistworkeronline.net Sinn Fein refuse to support a PBP motion condemning Transdev (the operator of the Luas network) scabbing operation. Socialist Worker received the following report from Cllr Nicky Coules, People Before Profit representative on South Dublin County Council At the March meeting of South Dublin County Council (SDCC) People Before Profit tabled a motion to express solidarity…

Newly elected People Before Profit TD Gino Kenny has condemned the decision to destroy important medical records of the victims of symphysiotomy. Judge Maureen Harding Clark is the assessor to the symphysiotomy payment scheme, and intends to shred all unclaimed documents this Sunday, March 20th. The documents pertain to nearly 750 women. Most of these…

The ruling elite are in a panic over water charges. The Denis O’Brien-owned Irish Independent is running repeated stories about how we must keep the charges. Meanwhile over on Newstalk – a radio station also owned by Denis O’Brien – George Hook pontificates about why we must keep the charges. The reason for the panic…