Ulster Bank are trying to impose new inferior contracts and pensions on staff, the want them to pay for a crisis that the senior management of the bank created. Here Joe Higgins outlines why he supports the workers in their struggle against the attacks. Ulster Bank’s contempt towards the unions shows that they are trying [...]
OECD Report has no solutions – We need a socialist alternative
On November - 5 - 2009
Here Joe Higgins responds to the recent OECD report, which called for a comprehensive programme of anti worker and unemployed reforms. Joe argues for an real alternative, not simply ICTUs 10 point plan, but a socialist solution. Let’s be clear, the OECD and other institutions such as the ESRI, should not be viewed as dispassionate [...]
Get up, Stand up – Join the Protests on Friday
On November - 5 - 2009
Working people in both the private and public sectors and their families, together with those depending on social welfare payments and their families should turn out together in massive numbers to the eight regional protest demonstrations called by the Irish Congress of Trade Unions this Friday. This should not merely be an opportunity to express [...]
