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The Week at Work

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Reviewing the weekly news and how those stories impact on workers.

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00:38:32

137. James Connolly Festival with Eddie Dempsey (RMT)...

The Week at Work ·

2023/06/04

This week we have a special episode from the James Connolly Festival where Dave Gibney hosts a discussion between Eddie Dempsey, Senior Assistant General Secretary from the RMT, Denise Curran, President of Mandate Trade Union and our own Michelle Byrne, Trade Union Left Forum (TULF). The discussion is: Trade Unions: Radical or Redundant Join the Left Bloc Community on WhatsApp: https://chat.whatsapp.com/GrpI1ETKXHN5UMjPyjVfzY

00:42:09

136. Media blackout on Peace, Tax Breaks and Tech...

The Week at Work ·

2023/05/28

This week Michelle and Glenn discuss: Red C poll / Coalition “rift” and anti immigrant sentiment Performance of Gov parties vis a vis what is happening at societal level (industrial disputes, call for wage increases etc) Media Blackout on PANA poll Clare Daly advocates for peace on RTÉ Upfront Decay of US economy (based off this piece https://geopoliticaleconomy.com/2023/05/27/china-economic-alternative-us-led-financial-order/) Tax Breaks and the Squeezed Middle Forsa conference, HSE

00:46:15

135. Northern Elections, Neutrality Attacks and...

The Week at Work ·

2023/05/20

This week Dave and Michelle are joined by Stiofán O’Nualláin to discuss: Elections in the North The erosion of Irish neutrality Migration, climate and rise of hate Iceland workers strike Debenhams workers win WRC case Corporate veil protecting employers Sacked Murphy 4 - Unite campaign An Scoil Chois Claí - Inis Oírr details And much more… Join the Left Bloc Community on WhatsApp: https://chat.whatsapp.com/GrpI1ETKXHN5UMjPyjVfzY

00:47:34

134. Interview with IWU General Secretary

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2023/05/12

Michelle spoke to Jamie Murphy, acting General Secretary of the Independent Workers Union (IWU) about the union and it’s most recent campaigns with Iceland store workers, bogus self employment of Home help workers by the state and more. Support the Iceland workers strike fund here: https://gofund.me/b4cbe2df

01:01:21

133. Workers’ Day, Niall Collins & Attacks on Media,...

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2023/04/29

This week Dave, Michelle and Clare discuss: International Workers’ Memorial Day International Workers’ Day Political Festivals Government to defend ESAT case Government attacks independent media Homelessness Far right protests on Paul Murphy's house Varadkar eyes surplus for tax cuts The Stardust Inquest & More….

00:48:51

Ep 132. Good Friday Legacy, Abortion Review, Niall...

The Week at Work ·

2023/04/23

This week Clare is joined by Amy Rafferty member of Connolly Youth Movement and Left Bloc member to discuss Her recent article on LeftBloc.ie , Good Friday Agreement celebrations and it's economic legacy Abortion Review & the effort to stall progress Niall Collins & The Ditch Investment Funds and Social Housing 10 billion rainy day fund while the world burns, Who will pay the 8 billion euro penalties for our carbon emissions? & More! Support us on www.LeftBloc.ie and on

01:09:04

Episode 131. Housing, Irish state & ECHR, Irish...

The Week at Work ·

2023/04/16

Episode 131 On this weeks The Week at Work, Clare O Connor and Lorna Bogue discuss: Housing LDA and Land Hoarding 1.5 billion underspend on housing budget Ireland argue against ECHR right to clean, healthy, sustainable environment Class Politics Irish Neutrality Garda bodycams and facial recognition software Stardust Inquest starts tomorrow ....and More!

00:38:53

130. Eviction ban, latest polls, GFA anniversary

The Week at Work ·

2023/04/02

This week Stiofán Ó Nualláin is joined by Mebh McDaid as they take over The Week at Work for one week only! They discuss: Eviction ban Latest polls GFA anniversary UDA feud Strike action And more...

00:58:36

129. Organise where you stand - Eviction Ban, IPCC...

The Week at Work ·

2023/03/26

Episode 129. This week Michelle, Clare and Glenn discuss the eviction ban, the IPCC Report, coalition politics, Labour party promises, Irish Neutrality, Geopolitics and Organising where you stand.

00:40:34

128. Eviction Ban, Labour V Soc Dems & Windsor Framework

The Week at Work ·

2023/03/19

This week Michelle and Stiofán Ó Nualláin discuss: Eviction ban, Labour V Soc Dems, Windsor Framework, Biden, Pension protests And more... Like the pod? Support us at www.leftbloc.ie

00:46:24

127. Ireland For All, Eviction Ban, Ukraine war 1...

The Week at Work ·

2023/02/26

This week, Clare and Michelle discuss the Ireland For All rally; The eviction ban; mother and baby home vote; the first anniversary of the Ukraine war and more

00:30:04

126. Ireland For All Rally - 6th Feb 2023

The Week at Work ·

2023/02/15

This special episode contains speeches and songs from the United Against Racism and Le Cheile rally held on O'Connell Street on Monday, 6th February 2023. Speakers included activist Ellie Kisyombe, Cllr. Daithí Doolan (Sinn Fein), Paul Murphy TD & Richard Boyd Barrett TD (People Before Profit), Steph Hanlon, Marese Hegarty, Ailbhe Smyth, Dean Scurry and many others. Music by Jimi Cullen and others. Let's build for Saturday, 18th February!

00:45:28

125. Anti-Far Right rally, New research into Dublin...

The Week at Work ·

2023/02/12

This week Michelle and Conor look at the Le Chéile anti-far right rally in Dublin; new research into the Dublin rental market and corporate landlords; a bizarre 64-page pull-out in the Irish Examiner; Sinn Féin's big mortgage idea; and Bertie Ahern out of the sin bin. The show is interspersed with clips from the Le Chéile rally last Monday.

00:48:40

124. Far Right Protests and Structural Racism in Ireland

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2023/02/05

This week Clare and Conor are in conversation with Dr. Stiofán Ó Nualláin on the ongoing far right attacks on migrants, the structural nature of racism in the Irish state, and the way the media frames the issue.

00:35:15

123. A Conversation with John Bissett on Class and...

The Week at Work ·

2023/01/29

This week we're in conversation with Dr. John Bissett, researcher, activist and community worker, on his new book, It's Not Where You Live, It's How You Live: Class and Gender in a Dublin Estate. It was recorded while walking around Rialto, the Coombe, and Pimlico.

00:58:32

122. Tommy Tiernan, Far-Right Lies, Stardust Inquiry...

The Week at Work ·

2023/01/22

This week Clare and Conor discuss the social acceptance of Tommy Tiernan's lazy racism; combatting the far-right lies on housing; the upcoming Stardust Fire inquiry; and Paschal Donoghue's election scandals.

00:53:03

121. Matt Cooper's Dog Whistles, Damien English's...

The Week at Work ·

2023/01/15

This week Michelle and Conor discuss Matt Cooper's dog whistles on the recent racist attacks; Damien English and his missing house; John Bissett's new book on class and gender in working class Dublin; Bono's time warp politics; and Prince Harry's gilded cage.

00:54:23

120. Regional Health, Operation Transformation,...

The Week at Work ·

2023/01/08

This week Michelle and Conor discuss the structural issues behind the health crisis in Limerick and the regions, the problem with RTÉ's Operation Transformation, Bertie Ahern's Presidential run in 2025, and the political vision and strategy of Eoin Ó Broin.

00:51:48

119. The North, Border Polls, and Irish Neoliberal...

The Week at Work ·

2022/12/18

This week Conor is speaking with Stiofán Ó Nualláin about the north, border polls, and what a post-reunification Ireland would - and should - look like.

00:42:24

118. Connolly Books, German Coups, Climate Deniers...

The Week at Work ·

2022/12/11

This week Michelle and Conor discuss Leo Varadkar's call for housing for the multinationals, ninety years of Connolly Books, the links between Irish and German fascists, and climate denialism within Sinn Féin.

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