North and COVID-19: Mass layoffs of hospitality workers
By Chris Stewart, Unite Hospitality (personal capacity) In the midst of the Covid-19 crisis, the announcement by employers in the hospitality sector of thousands
COVID-19: Are we “all in this together”?
By Manus Lenihan Leo Varadkar said last night that “Viruses pay no attention to borders, race, nationality or gender.” He might have added that
Britain: Tory ‘herd immunity’ strategy puts millions at risk
By Ann Orr “The real hero of Jaws is the mayor. A gigantic fish is eating all your constituents and he decides to keep
Covid-19: Childcare facilities close with workers left in distress
Across the state, workers are being thrown into turmoil by the Coronavirus emergency as companies announce closures and layoffs. For more than 25,000 childcare
COVID-19: Impact on cultural workers
By Conor Burke The unprecedented crisis that has now emerged around the threat of the corona virus means that artists, musicians and other cultural
COVID-19: Invest in public healthcare now!
By Finghín Kelly The Irish health system is entering the Covid-19 crisis in a very poor position. Before the virus hit, it was already
North and Coronavirus crisis: Emergency measures needed
No loss of jobs or income! Put public health before private profit! The spread of the novel coronavirus Covid-19 has become a major health
COVID-19- Demand free mass testing now
By Ruth Coppinger Huge delays are being experienced accessing coronavirus testing through the HSE and the amount of testing has been low. The turnaround