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33 releases
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Sodexo Workers Win In Full After 50 Days On Strike
People Before Profit MLA Gerry Carroll congratulates Sodexo workers at Erskine House on winning all demands after 50 days on strike.
Economy and employment Issue: Sodexo strike at Erskine House ends with workers' demands met Original release: Sodexo Workers Win In Full After 50 Days On StrikeArchived copy, Internet Archive capture of 8 November 2026
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Carroll: DUP Will Pocket the Wage and Wreck the Work
People Before Profit MLA Gerry Carroll says the DUP will continue to obstruct progress while taking their wages, citing their record on blocking rights and policies.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: DUP Stormont brake request on MLA wages and ministerial cars Original release: Carroll: DUP Will Pocket the Wage and Wreck the Work
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Harkin: FinTrU Redundancy Process Must be Restarted
Cllr Shaun Harkin supports restarting FinTrU redundancy process for fairness.
Economy and employment Local government Issue: FinTrU proposed redundancies at Derry site Original release: Harkin: FinTrU Redundancy Process Must be Restarted
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Northern Ireland left behind as plug-in solar launches in Britain
The party criticises the lack of plug-in solar in Northern Ireland. Councillor Anthony Flynn raised the issue with Economy Minister Caoimhe Archibald.
Economy and employment Environment and climate Issue: plug-in solar launch in Great Britain Original release: Northern Ireland left behind as plug-in solar launches in Britain
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Dumped Car in River Lagan 40 Years On
The party criticises Alliance and UUP for inaction on a dumped car in the River Lagan, despite holding key environmental roles.
Environment and climate Local government Issue: Dumped car in River Lagan near Lisburn council chamber Original release: Dumped Car in River Lagan 40 Years On
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Green councillor Anthony Flynn pledges clean water and better transport in North Down Assembly bid
The party announces Councillor Anthony Flynn as its North Down candidate, pledging to protect the environment and improve public services. Flynn will focus on clean water and better transport.
Environment and climate Infrastructure and transport Original release: Green councillor Anthony Flynn pledges clean water and better transport in North Down Assembly bid
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Council must stop passing the buck on dumped car in River Lagan
The party criticise Lisburn & Castlereagh Council's response to a dumped car in the River Lagan, calling for its removal and a proper clean-up plan.
Environment and climate Local government Issue: Dumped car in River Lagan near Lisburn council chamber Original release: Council must stop passing the buck on dumped car in River Lagan
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Cllr Groogan statement on Belfast City Council special meeting
Cllr Áine Groogan criticises Belfast City Council special meeting, saying it undermines planning process and risks breaching councillors' code of conduct. She calls for focus on real issues affecting the city.
Local government Issue: Belfast City Council special meeting Original release: Cllr Groogan statement on Belfast City Council special meeting
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The Department for the Economy has failed Ulster University’s staff
The party criticises the Department for the Economy's handling of Ulster University's funding, putting 450 jobs at risk. The party Leader, Mal O'Hara, calls for Economy Minister Caoimhe Archibald to explain her plan for higher education in Northern Ireland.
Education Economy and employment Issue: Ulster University job cuts announcement Original release: The Department for the Economy has failed Ulster University’s staff
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Ards & North Down Backs Ruby’s Law to Protect Pets and People from Domestic Abuse
The party supports Ruby's Law to protect pets and people from domestic abuse, proposed by Councillor Lauren Kendall.
Justice and policing Local government Issue: Ruby's Law domestic abuse protection legislation proposal Original release: Ards & North Down Backs Ruby’s Law to Protect Pets and People from Domestic Abuse
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North Down Councillors blast DUP and UUP over climate hypocracy
The party criticises DUP and UUP councillors for climate action hypocrisy, calling for independent mediation on Drumcree.
Environment and climate Local government Issue: Drumcree Parades Commission ruling Original release: North Down Councillors blast DUP and UUP over climate hypocracy
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The French Left Beats Back The Far-Right!
People Before Profit welcomes the French Left's election success, saying it shows the importance of rallying around radical demands to defeat the Far Right.
Economy and employment International affairs Original release: The French Left Beats Back The Far-Right!
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Help People Before Profit’s Election Campaigns
People Before Profit calls for help with their local and European election campaigns, relying on members and supporters for assistance and donations.
Other Local government Original release: Help People Before Profit’s Election Campaigns
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Harkin: Reject Far-Right Divisive Abuse Of New Derry Mayor
People Before Profit Cllr Shaun Harkin rejects racist abuse directed at Councillor Lilian Seenoi-Barr, Derry's first black Mayor. He calls for a diverse and welcoming society.
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 says International Workers Memorial Day should remember those killed, injured or made ill at work, condemns Israel’s war on Gaza and the role of the US, Britain and EU, highlights climate‑related workplace risks, and calls for stronger trade‑unionrepresentation
Economy and employment International affairs Original release: Harkin: International Workers Memorial Day
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Junior Doctors Are Right To Strike
People Before Profit says junior doctors in Northern Ireland are right to strike over pay, calls for a consolidated 10% pay rise and urges public support, citing pickets at Craigavon, Royal Victoria and Altnagelvin hospitals and condemning Stormont Health Minister Robin Swann’s response.
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 the Stormont Executive's 5% public‑sector pay rise – plus a £1,500 non‑consolidated bonus – is a disappointment given 4% inflation and earlier 10% peaks, and calls 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 the 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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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