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British And Irish Government’s Must Stop Scaremongering And End Hostile Environment Toward Refugees & Asylum-Seekers
People Before Profit MLA Gerry Carroll and TD Brid Smith jointly condemn the British and Irish governments' rhetoric on asylum seekers, criticising the Rwanda deportation plans and the Irish move to name Britain a 'safe country'. They reject tougher border controls and urge people to resist…
Immigration International affairs Original release: British And Irish Government’s Must Stop Scaremongering And End Hostile Environment Toward Refugees & Asylum-Seekers
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Harkin: Reject Far-Right Divisive Abuse Of New Derry Mayor
People Before Profit Cllr Shaun Harkin condemns racist and divisive abuse aimed at Councillor Lilian Seenoi-Barr after her announcement as Mayor of Derry City and Strabane, and expresses solidarity with black and minoritised communities. He also criticises the SDLP's record on Black Lives Matter…
Disability and equality Immigration Original release: Harkin: Reject Far-Right Divisive Abuse Of New Derry Mayor
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Harkin: International Workers Memorial Day
People Before Profit Cllr Shaun Harkin marks International Workers Memorial Day, citing deaths of health workers, journalists and aid workers in Gaza, workers harmed by climate change, and unsafe conditions across Ireland. He criticises the Stormont Executive over trade union representation and…
Economy and employment International affairs Original release: Harkin: International Workers Memorial Day
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Harkin: Pps Decision Not To Prosecute Soldiers For Perjury A Travesty Of Justice
People Before Profit Cllr Shaun Harkin condemns the Public Prosecution Service's decision not to prosecute soldiers for perjury over Bloody Sunday evidence, calling it a travesty of justice. He says the PPS is aiding a British state cover-up and calls for the Legacy legislation to be scrapped.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Original release: Harkin: Pps Decision Not To Prosecute Soldiers For Perjury A Travesty Of Justice
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No Congestion Charges – Free Public Transport
People Before Profit says congestion charges would create class barriers and urges the government to scrap the plan and introduce free, frequent public transport in city centres, estimating a €550 million‑€1 billion cost to fund the scheme.
Infrastructure and transport Environment and climate Original release: No Congestion Charges – Free Public Transport
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Junior Doctors Are Right To Strike
People Before Profit backs Northern Ireland's Junior Doctors on their first 24-hour strike over pay, and calls for a consolidated 10% pay increase for health and social care workers. It lists picket locations at Craigavon, the Royal Victoria and Altnagelvin hospitals.
Health Economy and employment Original release: Junior Doctors Are Right To Strike
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No To Executive: Public Sector Work Worth More
People Before Profit says a 5 percent public sector pay offer from the Stormont Executive amounts to only about 1 percent once inflation is considered, and urges workers to vote no on the offer.
Economy and employment Original release: No To Executive: Public Sector Work Worth More
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Defend The Right To Protest – Say No To City Centre Bye-Laws
People Before Profit says Belfast City Council’s proposed city‑centre bye‑laws would breach civil liberties by requiring permits and fines for protests, buskers and charities, and calls on the council to reject the measures.
Local government Original release: Defend The Right To Protest – Say No To City Centre Bye-Laws
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Solidarity With Julian Assange
People Before Profit say the persecution of Julian Assange is wrong, stand in solidarity with him during his appeal hearing in London on 20‑21 February, and urge supporters to back the campaign for press freedom alongside trade‑union statements.
Justice and policing International affairs Original release: Solidarity With Julian Assange
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Get Organised Against Racism – Stand Together
People Before Profit says racism and fascist violence are rising in Ireland and calls for directing anger at those responsible for the crisis, not marginalised people.
Disability and equality Immigration Original release: Get Organised Against Racism – Stand Together
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Pay Deal Does Not Add Up
People Before Profit says the ICTU‑negotiated public‑sector pay deal leaves workers out of pocket, calling for a rise of at least 9.4% in 2024, an escalator clause to protect against further inflation and no extra productivity without higher pay.
Economy and employment Original release: Pay Deal Does Not Add Up
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People Before Profit Support The Translink Strikers
People Before Profit Cllr Shaun Harkin says Translink workers are right to strike and have full support, condemns a 0% pay offer, calls for real pay rises and proper funding for hospitals, GPs, schools and transport, and commends UNITE, GMB and SIPTU.
Economy and employment Infrastructure and transport Original release: People Before Profit Support The Translink Strikers
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Bloody Sunday March For Justice Is As Important As Ever
People Before Profit urge support for the Bloody Sunday March, calling for justice for victims and solidarity with Palestine.
Community relations and legacy International affairs Original release: Bloody Sunday March For Justice Is As Important As Ever
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Giant Strike Recharges Workers’ Fight
People Before Profit says the Thursday public‑sector strike was the biggest since 2015, congratulates unions and calls for longer, coordinated action, urging workers and communities to prepare for further strikes while demanding the DUP and the Secretary of State release funding and end austerity‑dr
Economy and employment Education Original release: Giant Strike Recharges Workers’ Fight
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We Need An All-Ireland Push For Better Wages
People Before Profit calls for a coordinated public‑sector ballot for action in the Republic, urging a full‑scale wage fight after the upcoming January 18 strike in Northern Ireland and demanding a minimum 7.5% pay rise.
Economy and employment Public finance and taxation Original release: We Need An All-Ireland Push For Better Wages
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Public Sector Strike 18 Jan 2024
People Before profit expresses solidarity with public sector workers striking on January 18, calling for coordinated action to achieve fair pay and conditions and urging Stormont to guarantee workers' demands in any deal.
Economy and employment Public finance and taxation Original release: Public Sector Strike 18 Jan 2024
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2023: Socialism Is The Answer To A World In Crisis
People Before Profit says the 2022 cost‑of‑living crisis, climate inaction, attacks on reproductive and trans rights and the war in Ukraine show capitalism has failed, and calls for a socialist, left‑wing Irish government to end poverty, improve housing and health services.
Economy and employment International affairs Original release: 2023: Socialism Is The Answer To A World In Crisis
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The RCN Strike
People Before Profit says the RCN strike at Ulster Hospital underscores persistent pay‑parity and staffing crises, blaming the absence of a functioning Stormont government for delayed pay awards and the resulting nurse recruitment and retention problems.
Health Economy and employment Original release: The RCN Strike
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The NHS Strikes
People Before Profit says the 24‑hour NHS strike across Belfast’s five trusts highlights the need for a full return to collective bargaining, higher pay, safe staffing levels and a fair mileage rate, urging the government to listen to key workers.
Health Economy and employment Original release: The NHS Strikes
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Save The South West Acute Hospital Now, Save Real Lives Now!’
People Before Profit says the South West Acute Hospital and its emergency services face cuts that would endanger lives in Fermanagh and West Tyrone, and calls for people to protest in towns across the Northwest to demand better care and systemic change.
Health Original release: Save The South West Acute Hospital Now, Save Real Lives Now!’