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Carroll Passes Motion on Damp and Mould - Hits Out at Shameless Pay Hike
People Before Profit MLA Gerry Carroll says his motion on damp and mould in rented housing has passed at Stormont and calls on the Communities Minister to bring in tougher legislation requiring landlords to investigate and fix such problems within set deadlines. He cites NHS costs of cold, damp…
Housing Economy and employment Original release: Carroll Passes Motion on Damp and Mould - Hits Out at Shameless Pay Hike (opens in a new tab)
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Motion Backing HSC Workers Receives Unanimous Support In Derry City & Strabane District Council
People Before Profit Cllr Shaun Harkin says his motion backing HSC workers was passed unanimously by Derry City and Strabane District Council. It calls on the Health Minister and Stormont Executive to deliver pay parity with NHS England, Scotland and Wales, and says the offer so far is a…
Health Economy and employment Original release: Motion Backing HSC Workers Receives Unanimous Support In Derry City & Strabane District Council (opens in a new tab)
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PASSED! Pay HSC Workers - Not Private Sector Profiteers!
People Before Profit MLA Gerry Carroll says the Executive has again failed to maintain HSC pay parity and calls on the Health Minister to end stealth privatisation, after his amendment to the Assembly debate on HSC pay awards passed.
Health Economy and employment Original release: PASSED! Pay HSC Workers - Not Private Sector Profiteers! (opens in a new tab)
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People's Housing Bill - Consultation Report
People Before Profit publishes a consultation report on its People's Housing Bill, which Gerry Carroll MLA is bringing to the Assembly. It outlines public support for rent control and tackling empty homes, summarises feedback, and suggests refinements.
Housing Original release: People's Housing Bill - Consultation Report (opens in a new tab)
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Council Unanimously Backs BT And Royal Mail Workers Pay Demands
People Before Profit Cllr Shaun Harkin says Derry & Strabane Council unanimously backed his motion condemning attempts to scapegoat workers for inflation and supporting Royal Mail and BT Group workers' cost of living pay demands. He also criticises Westminster and Stormont over the cost of living…
Economy and employment Local government Issue: Derry and Strabane council motion on Royal Mail and BT Group pay disputes Original release: Council Unanimously Backs BT And Royal Mail Workers Pay Demands (opens in a new tab)
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Cllr Rachel Woods welcomes a successful final attempt to establish financial assistance in Ards and North Down
Green Party Councillor Rachel Woods welcomes Ards and North Down Council's backing of her amendment to fund a £50,000 reserve-backed stream for local foodbanks and partner organisations, after a report on hardship in the Borough. She says the measure is a start rather than a complete solution.
Social security and welfare Local government Original release: Cllr Rachel Woods welcomes a successful final attempt to establish financial assistance in Ards and North Down (opens in a new tab)
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North Down Greens motion on Living Wage Accreditation passes Committee
Green Party Cllrs Barry McKee and Rachel Woods say a motion calling on Ards and North Down Borough Council to explore Living Wage, Living Hours and Living Pensions accreditation has passed Committee. McKee argues council workers and contractors should earn a real living wage, and Woods outlines…
Economy and employment Local government Original release: North Down Greens motion on Living Wage Accreditation passes Committee (opens in a new tab)
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Stormont to debate Safe Access Zones Bill
Green Party NI Leader condemns harassment of patients and staff at abortion clinics and urges all MLAs to back the Safe Access Zones Bill, noting amendments to strengthen protection after reports of intimidation and anonymous testimony.
Health Disability and equality Original release: Stormont to debate Safe Access Zones Bill (opens in a new tab)
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Assembly to debate Safe Leave Bill
Green Party NI MLA for North Down Rachel Woods says her Domestic Abuse (Safe Leave) Bill, which would give victims and survivors up to 10 days' paid leave a year, is being debated at Consideration Stage today. She urges all MLAs to back amendments made after consultation and Economy Committee…
Justice and policing Economy and employment Original release: Assembly to debate Safe Leave Bill (opens in a new tab)
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Safe Leave Bill passes Further Consideration Stage
Green Party MLA for North Down Rachel Woods says her Domestic Abuse (Safe Leave) Bill has cleared its penultimate Assembly stage, with the final debate set for 24 March. She argues it could save lives by granting victims and survivors 10 days' paid leave a year.
Justice and policing Economy and employment Original release: Safe Leave Bill passes Further Consideration Stage (opens in a new tab)
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Final Stage of Safe Access Zones Bill to take place on Thursday
Green Party NI Leader Clare Bailey MLA says the DUP and TUV's blocking of a procedural motion, which delayed the Final Stage debate of her Safe Access Zones Bill, is a stunt. She says the debate will now take place on Thursday and urges all MLAs to support the Bill.
Disability and equality Health Original release: Final Stage of Safe Access Zones Bill to take place on Thursday (opens in a new tab)
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Stormont passes Safe Leave Bill
Green Party NI MLA for North Down Rachel Woods welcomes the Assembly's passage of her Domestic Abuse (Safe Leave) Bill, which would give domestic abuse victims and survivors up to 10 days of paid leave each year, calling it the first such law in the UK and Ireland.
Justice and policing Economy and employment Original release: Stormont passes Safe Leave Bill (opens in a new tab)
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Safe Access Zones Bill passed by MLAs
Green Party NI Leader Clare Bailey MLA welcomes the passage of her Abortion Services (Safe Access Zones) Bill at Final Stage in the Assembly, which now awaits Royal Assent. She says harassment and intimidation of women accessing clinics must stop, citing health trusts' reports of security needs…
Disability and equality Health Original release: Safe Access Zones Bill passed by MLAs (opens in a new tab)
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Cllr McKee welcomes support for workers undergoing fertility treatment
Green Party Councillor Barry McKee welcomes unanimous backing from Ards and North Down Council's Corporate Committee for a motion to expand support for council staff going through fertility treatment. He says the council should introduce the measures once officers have compiled their report.
Economy and employment Local government Original release: Cllr McKee welcomes support for workers undergoing fertility treatment (opens in a new tab)