On Sunday 27 November, thousands took part in rally in Dublin city centre against government austerity plans. Organisers called on the government to reverse its policy of austerity ahead of what is expected to be another tough Budget next month. Addressing the rally, ICTU union confederation president Eugene McGlone said the government could make the necessary budget adjustments through taxes on high-earners, property, capital and corporate income, without the need for more spending cuts and attacks on social welfare. The march was backed by the ICTU, SIPTU, UNITE and Mandate (See also this Collective Bargaining Newsletter Year 4 April, June, July-August and September 2011).
English: http://www.rte.ie/news/2011/1126/demonstration.html
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