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LRC proposals provide job security for lower paid workers
SIPTU members to oppose job losses at Killarney Golf Club
Body of miner killed in rock fall repatriated to the Philippines
Chomsky meets Vita Cortex workers
Thatcher leaves trail of destruction behind
Glenda Jackson speaks about Margaret Thatcher
1913 LOCKOUT - a new play by Ann Matthews
School pupils’ work on 1913 Tapestry celebrated
President says workers' rights must be at centre of rebuilt economy
Dublin youth projects bring campaign to the Dáil
Suspended Cork County Council workers return to work
SIPTU calls for immediate action on youth unemployment crisis
MANDATE Trade Union
Hands off Public Water
Thatcher leaves legacy of social destruction and economic collapse
NERI: 3% Troika deficit target unlikely to be achieved by 2015
IMF issues stark warning on challenges facing Ireland
Ireland linked to global web of tax avoidance
Global Labour Report
A terrible beauty! – Gaza
Congress welcomes Government commitment on domestic workers
Hugh Geraghty Memorial Lecture
Robert Ballagh Exhibition
Venezuelan Stories: In honour of Hugo Chávez
Jim Connell Society
Tadhg Barry Film
Galway Trades Unions 1913 - 2013
The James Plunkett Short Story Award
SIPTU Solidarity with Cuba Forum
Book Sale in aid of Docklands Senior Provider Forum
Larkin Credit Union
Supporting Quality Campaign!
SIPTU Basic English Scheme
Win a One4All Voucher Worth €250
Cycle Against Suicide
Discount for SIPTU members
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Jim Connell Society
15th Anniversary May Weekend Trade Union Festival

3rd - 6th May, 2013 in Kells and Crosakiel, Co. Meath


Friday: Official opening by Councillor Sarah Reilly, Cathorlaigh Kells Town Council and Paul Anderson M.P.

Saturday: Annual Summer School in Kells Recource Centre, Pig roasting event and Irish night in Jacks Porterhouse venue

Sunday: Annual commemoration at monument in Crosakiel, followed by entertainment in McCabes lounge.

Saturday Lunch: “161 Days” Film of the Vita Cortex dispute must be seen by everyone.

Prior to the weekend, the Kells Art Club in association with Jim Connell Society are showing Strumpet City, story of the Dublin City Lockout, main organiser, Eileen Morgan, each Thursday night, commencing 21st March.

Main Speakers:
Bob Crow, General Secretary, RMT; Steve Fitzpatrick, General Secretary, CWU; Paul Anderson MP for Blaydon; Jack O’Connor, General President, SIPTU; Dr. John Callow, London University; David Hopper, General Secretary, Durham miner and more still not confirmed.

Main Sponsors:
Sponsored by The Gathering, Meath Tourism & Local Authorities and the British and Irish trade union movement.

For more information contact: Tommy Grimes 087-9806688 or Brian Collins 087-6829205

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