MRCI: Campaign for the right to change employer

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Сообщение от MRCI

MRCI invited to address Joint Oireachtas Committee: Tue. 28 September

Representatives of the MRCI have been invited to meet the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Enterprise Trade and Innovation at the Dáil on Tuesday, 28 September 2010, regarding the right of workers in the employment permit system to change employer. The hearing begins at 2pm.

The Committee proceedings can be viewed live on the Oireachtas website - choose 'Committee Room 1'

Campaign members will gather to watch the Committee live via internet at MRCI's office at Parnell Sq. - please contact info@mrci.ie if you would like to join us.


Campaign on Newstalk Radio

Melissa, a domestic worker on a work permit, explains why she remains in an exploitative job and why the right to change employer is so important. As for many workers with work permits, the risks associated with losing legal status are too great. (Global Village, Newstalk 106-108, 4 September)

To listen click here


Campaign Actions in County Cork

21 August 2010, Ballicollig, County Cork: Migrant workers and allies from SIPTU in Cork took to the streets of Minister Batt O’Keeffe’s local constituency in Ballincollig, County Cork. Over 3,500 leaflets were distributed to Minister O’Keeffe’s local constituents informing them of the issue and encouraging them to urge Minister O’Keeffe to give workers the right to change employer.


Campaign Actions in County Mayo

11 September 2010, Ballina, County Mayo: A group of migrant workers from around the country joined local migrant workers in Ballina, County Mayo, the home constituency of the Minister for Labour Affairs Dara Calleary, TD. Activists and campaign volunteers collected over 600 signatures from local residents, petitioning Minister Calleary to give workers the right to change employer. Over 3,000 leaflets were also distributed to local homes.


Working Together We Can Win!

If you have not done so already, please:

• Visit your local TD to explain the issue
• Stay tuned for next campaign actions
• Tell others to join the MRCI Action Update list

For more info go to: www.mrci.ie or email info@mrci.ie

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