Michael O’Brien
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Michael O’Brien
@mobrien1975.bsky.social
Dublin based Regional Officer in Unite the Union, former Dublin City Councillor, Socialist Party activist, gig aficionado, supporter Shelbourne FC, twitter/X refugee
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I’m still thinking about Gavins response to the question on the #womenofhonour -he saw nothing, he knew nothing-and he wants to be President? Can you imagine him responding as our previous presidents have done to issues as national trauma! He’s the see nothing,do nothing candidate #speirgorm #aras25
October 5, 2025 at 12:20 PM
The trafficking of fishers from Indonesia into Ireland to work on Irish flagged fishing vessels has been ongoing over the last year. Two of these victims have so far been admitted by the Garda into the referral mechanism for human trafficking. A couple more may be referred to the Garda in the 1/
July 15, 2025 at 6:58 PM
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Wrote about the Irish marriage equality referendum ten years on and the contemporary experience of homophobia in Ireland.
Marriage equality 10 years on: A boy sees us hold hands and says ‘I f***ing hate gay people’
I miss the optimism and unforgettable beauty of that time, whatever ugliness came before or after
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May 19, 2025 at 9:41 AM
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Happy Earth Day! 🌎

Just a reminder that our CEO Brian Niccol - who was paid $800k a day last year while workers struggle to get fair hours/pay - commutes to work via private jet because he couldn’t be bothered to live near Starbucks HQ 💚
April 22, 2025 at 7:58 PM
@unitetheunion.bsky.social migrant healthcare assistant members will be compiling a list of recruitment agents whom Irish employers are engaging that are charging the workers massive fees effectively debt bonding them. This practice has to end
April 21, 2025 at 9:04 PM
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"Proud of coming from Birmingham. And proud of the bin workers, sticking to what they believe in. I’ll feel even prouder when they win!"
Thanks for your support @ub40official.bsky.social
April 19, 2025 at 11:25 AM