Not great given the timing “…the Presidency of the Council of the European Union – a central leadership role at the heart of EU decision-making… #Ireland will guide negotiations, broker agreement between Member States, & help deliver EU laws & policies…” www.ireland.ie/en/eu/eu_pre... #spéirghorm

It is a huge relief that the European Court of Justice has rejected the demand by Denmark and Sweden to annul the Adequate Minimum Wage Directive. A resume of the judgement in FR is here: curia.europa.eu/juris/docume... 1/2

Interpretation of African French speakers' testimony in criminal trial so bad it leads to a wrongful conviction ultimately overturned on appeal Interpreter goes on to work in at least 40 more trials The lack of regulation in this area is nothing short of scandalous. #speirghorm archive.ph/fP0vI

It is claimed that cutting VAT (cost: €700 million) will help restaurants and coffee shops. Yet, less than 20% of that tax cut will benefit those businesses. 60% will go to fast-food outlets and meals in hotels. This is highly wasteful and inefficient. tinyurl.com/mrkamxrh

Want a way to support the School Secretaries and Caretakers Strike? Join them on their 1st day of strike outside the Dept of Public Expenditure for a HUGE rally. Thursday 28th August, 11am, Merrion Square. See you there! #PensionParity

"We hear a lot about ‘accidental landlords’ making ‘pin money’... The data tells a very different story: in 2022, the average gross rental income from second properties was €133,800, or 85% higher than households without a rental income." From DCTU FB: www.facebook.com/share/p/179k...

⚡️ In landmark ruling, same-sex couple recognized as family by Ukrainian court. Ukraine does not currently recognize same-sex marriages or partnerships, and this court ruling may serve as a legal milestone in expanding rights for LGBTQ families.

A four-day working week, pay, remote working and artificial intelligence will be among the topics debated at the biennial conference of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions which begins in Belfast today

Brighten up a Monday morning with a throwback to Dublin and (the banned) Budapest Pride over the weekend!

Happy #Pride

The Labour Court has recommended a final extension of the current special scheme for healthcare workers living with long Covid to run up to 31 December 2025, which the Government has now accepted

Today is UN Public Services Day. A good reminder that public services don’t run themselves, we do! Decent pay, respect, and safe workplaces shouldn’t be too much to ask. #KeepPublicServicesPublic

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Why Denmark is dumping Microsoft Office and Windows for #LibreOffice and #Linux www.zdnet.com/article/why-... Europe doesn't trust the US government or its tech powers, so its countries are looking elsewhere.

Hi all, We’re asking people to sign and share this petition ✍️ calling for: ✅ Emergency legislation to close the loophole on evictions for no reason ✅ A ban on corporate landlords who are making people homeless and profiting off the housing crisis. Link to sign: tinyurl.com/s458p3h8

Support union school secretaries in their fight for pension parity! ✊

DCU, Ireland’s first formally designated University of Sanctuary, has announced five new scholarships for postgraduate taught Master’s for refugees and international protection applicants who are not eligible for state support. Find out more here: launch.dcu.ie/42JvTDx

You truly could not make it up. You could not.

This is disgraceful, but honestly not surprising. How many more women have to be harassed, abused, or killed before our institutions step up? It’s terrifying things are getting worse, and men are being enabled by a culture full of violent misogynistic role models

Immigration is good! It's a good thing. Immigration is not at the root of any of our problems. I'm not prepared to cede that ground, to be honest.

There is no migration crisis in Ireland. We do have a housing crisis and a political ideology crisis where the far right want to blame migration and the government is happy to let them. International protection applicants form less that 5% of migration to Ireland and usually much less than that.

"If this is mission accomplished then what good was the mission? To go to the White House, laugh and joke with a man who’s taking political prisoners, threatening the annexation of Canada, and walk away face-first into the same tariffs we were always going to be hit with anyway?" Surrealing:

It’s hard to celebrate #IWD today when it feels like we are slipping backwards while being gaslit into thinking otherwise. As Rosa Luxumberg said though: “The most revolutionary thing one can do is always to proclaim loudly what is happening.” To women who speak out, happy #IWD25 🫡 💪🏻💜

Unions worldwide should be pointing to the U.S. as a cautionary tale to help increase their membership and to apply political pressure to further enshrine workers rights in legislation.

📣Ballot result for South Dublin County Council. Members came out in their droves to vote YES (92%) to industrial action over outsourcing in the legal dept Management refused to engage meaningfully on this issue & they’ve refused to staff the dept properly Members, check your emails for next steps

I don't think you can call this anything other than wage theft. No one in the community and voluntary sector are in it to get rich but that doesn't mean they don't have bills.

Roses are red Violets are blue I couldn't think of a good rhyme But you should still join a trade union

Join CATU. Yesterday. Even if you're a homeowner now. Solidarity is important, and they'll soon have their hands full in a way that will make the Rent Strike look like a picnic.

Tomorrow we strike!!!!!

The USA has had two major plane crashes in the last 4 days. The USA had previously not suffered a major plane crash for 16 years. ‘DEI’ programs have existed for decades. So what was it that changed in the last 14 days or so to suddenly cause so many crashes?

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Have you signed the pledge yet? It's a great day show support for union workers doing whatever it takes to get their contract - crm.broadstripes.com/ctf/SJID0H

An important comparison dorseteye.com/tax-fraud-ve...

@dublincityuni.bsky.social Please raise your standards

Here’s a beautiful image from Berlin tonight. A city that knows how dark this will get. Do your part to maintain the light. You must do your part. #Spéirghorm #IrishBluesky #Ireland #Berlin

the ai sloppification of the world will only end if organizations stand up for artists like this. this is another great reason to unionize your workplace as you can include NO AI ART in your work contract

Look, we tried to warn people. At this point, the only way out is through. Trump will precipitate a collapse and only then can we rebuild towards a better future. Our goal is to minimize the number of people we lose along the way. Build community, help others. Resilience is all we have.

Are millennials responsible for killing champagne too? More at 6

What Trump didn’t say in his inauguration speech | Bernie Sanders

So we're all in agreement that this is a collective lie in for the country right? #StormEowyn

Local bargaining update 📣This is about your pay! "Ask yourself what someone on €30,000 a year can achieve’ – 30,000 civil servants want pay boost to afford homes" www.independent.ie/irish-news/a...

This is your reminder to bring in your trampoline #stormeowyn youtube.com/shorts/keUwV...

I would love a Curb Your Enthusiasm style zoom in on Seán O'Fearghail's face during this m.youtube.com/watch?v=HOby...