Darragh OConnor
@darraghishere.bsky.social
Dubliner by birth, union organiser by trade. Head of Strategic Organising & Campaigns SIPTU. Opinions are my own, the best are probably stolen
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Artists and arts workers in Ireland are facing uncertainty.
As the government reviews the Arts Council, we must ensure that those who create and sustain our culture are not left vulnerable.
Sign the survey now:
surveymonkey.com/r/PRAXIS2025
As the government reviews the Arts Council, we must ensure that those who create and sustain our culture are not left vulnerable.
Sign the survey now:
surveymonkey.com/r/PRAXIS2025
March 31, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Artists and arts workers in Ireland are facing uncertainty.
As the government reviews the Arts Council, we must ensure that those who create and sustain our culture are not left vulnerable.
Sign the survey now:
surveymonkey.com/r/PRAXIS2025
As the government reviews the Arts Council, we must ensure that those who create and sustain our culture are not left vulnerable.
Sign the survey now:
surveymonkey.com/r/PRAXIS2025
Reposted by Darragh OConnor
WATCH: SIPTU Services members are a huge cog on the wheel of an economy that is moving well ahead.
Our members are on the front line.
Together, we are growing our union and making sure no service worker is left behind.
siptu.ie/join
Our members are on the front line.
Together, we are growing our union and making sure no service worker is left behind.
siptu.ie/join
February 16, 2025 at 11:08 AM
WATCH: SIPTU Services members are a huge cog on the wheel of an economy that is moving well ahead.
Our members are on the front line.
Together, we are growing our union and making sure no service worker is left behind.
siptu.ie/join
Our members are on the front line.
Together, we are growing our union and making sure no service worker is left behind.
siptu.ie/join
Dublin Chamber of Commerce is the latest voice calling for public delivery of Early Years (childcare).
www.irishtimes.com/business/202...
www.irishtimes.com/business/202...
Childcare crisis driving employees out of workforce
9 in 10 businesses said the childcare crisis limited their ability to recruit and retain staff
www.irishtimes.com
January 13, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Dublin Chamber of Commerce is the latest voice calling for public delivery of Early Years (childcare).
www.irishtimes.com/business/202...
www.irishtimes.com/business/202...
This is an absolute game changer youtu.be/wxMrtK-kYnE?...
Sesame Street: Healthy Teeth, Healthy Me: Brushy Brush PSA
YouTube video by Sesame Street
youtu.be
January 9, 2025 at 12:21 PM
This is an absolute game changer youtu.be/wxMrtK-kYnE?...
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"We believe care must be prioritised in the next Programme for Government," said SIPTU Sector Organiser Sharon Cregan.
www.rte.ie/news/ireland...
www.rte.ie/news/ireland...
Healthcare assistants highlight concerns over low pay
A survey of healthcare assistants has highlighted concerns about low pay, poor staffing levels and stress in the workplace.
www.rte.ie
December 20, 2024 at 10:21 AM
"We believe care must be prioritised in the next Programme for Government," said SIPTU Sector Organiser Sharon Cregan.
www.rte.ie/news/ireland...
www.rte.ie/news/ireland...
The current system of bin collection simply isn't working.
Bumper profits & poverty wages are define the business.
That's why the incommoding government must to stop the privatisation of Bord Na Mona Recycling, and bring more services back into public control.
www.businesspost.ie/article/ian-...
Bumper profits & poverty wages are define the business.
That's why the incommoding government must to stop the privatisation of Bord Na Mona Recycling, and bring more services back into public control.
www.businesspost.ie/article/ian-...
Ian Guider: Rubbish is a big money spinner and the state should be a player
Privatising bin collection has not worked for customers, instead we need to bring waste management back into public control
www.businesspost.ie
December 10, 2024 at 12:12 PM
The current system of bin collection simply isn't working.
Bumper profits & poverty wages are define the business.
That's why the incommoding government must to stop the privatisation of Bord Na Mona Recycling, and bring more services back into public control.
www.businesspost.ie/article/ian-...
Bumper profits & poverty wages are define the business.
That's why the incommoding government must to stop the privatisation of Bord Na Mona Recycling, and bring more services back into public control.
www.businesspost.ie/article/ian-...
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There’s one clear answer to “how we got here” and it’s this.
December 6, 2024 at 3:45 PM
There’s one clear answer to “how we got here” and it’s this.
Reposted by Darragh OConnor
@praxisunion.bsky.social is holding elections for the Praxis Council on December 6th. We have four vacancies coming up in the Council: one Disputes Officer, one Communications Officer, one Recruitment Officer for Ulster, and one Equality & Accessibility Officer.
November 19, 2024 at 7:53 PM
@praxisunion.bsky.social is holding elections for the Praxis Council on December 6th. We have four vacancies coming up in the Council: one Disputes Officer, one Communications Officer, one Recruitment Officer for Ulster, and one Equality & Accessibility Officer.
Deleted twitter today…
a cartoon of homer simpson with the words so long stinktown above him
ALT: a cartoon of homer simpson with the words so long stinktown above him
media.tenor.com
November 13, 2024 at 10:29 PM
Deleted twitter today…