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  • DWAG with Minister Richard Bruton

Landmark day for workers in private homes as Ireland ratifies Domestic Workers Convention

Migrant Rights Centre Ireland welcomes ‘momentous’ ratification of ILO Convention Migrant Rights Centre Ireland (MRCI) today (Wednesday 9th July) welcomed Ireland’s ratification of the ILO Domestic Workers Convention, saying it will provide increased protection for thousands of vulnerable domestic workers
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International Domestic Workers Day, June 16th: Irish government inaction “a disgrace”, say domestic workers.

Today, June 16th, is International Domestic Workers Day and the 3rd anniversary of the international adoption of the ILO Domestic Workers Convention. Despite repeated promises, the Irish government has not yet ratified the Convention. Domestic workers and trade unionists all
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On Carers Week, expert groups call for Constitution to recognise value of care in society

National Women’s Council of Ireland & Migrant Rights Centre Ireland 10 June 2014 Supporting National Carers Week (June 9-15), the National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI) and Migrant Rights Centre Ireland (MRCI) today called for constitutional reform to create a
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