From 1995 a “Dunnes Stores National Strike” leaflet produced by the Trade Union Mandate. Interesting to see ‘Zero Hour Contracts” being an issue back then.
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From 1995 “Dunnes Stores National Strike” leaflet from Mandate October 30, 2017
“The Labour Policy of Fine Gael” from the mid 1950’s July 6, 2017
A surprisingly interesting pamphlet produced by Fine Gael in (I think) the mid 1950’s around Workers Rights, Unions and so on. Quite radical by todays standards.
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“Please Support Tesco Workers” leaflet from Mandate February 16, 2017
A “Please Support Tesco Workers” leaflet produced bt Mandate Trade Union for Tesco Workers Together.
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“NBRU News- More Bus Strikes/All Ireland Final Replay?” September 22, 2016
A Leaflet from the NBRU explaining why they are striking that was left on buses on the 21st of September in advance of the next strike days.
Souvenir Programme for the 1952 Jim Larkin Memorial Fund match between Drumcondra and Doncaster Rovers November 28, 2015
The Souvenir Programme for the Jim Larkin Memorial Fund match between Drumcondra and Doncaster Rovers held in Dalymount Park held on the 9th of May 1952. The programme has a piece on Larkin , The Workers Union of Ireland, and the Memorial fund which aimed to Build a Jim Larkin Memorial Hall. The game was started by Oscar Traynor and it was quite an impressive Drumcondra line up.
“Support The Armstrong Workers Occupation” posters and calendars from Dublin Mid 1970’s July 23, 2015
Various parts of Ireland had factories that assembled cars. There were factories in Wexford , Cork , Tipperary and many in Dublin. One factory was Armstrongs in Ringsend which in the 70’s assembled Minis and other Leyland brands. The factory was on Ringsend Road and the Archway entrance to it is still visible (pic below taken from Google Maps).
These posters and Calendars come from the Occupation of Armstrongs which lasted a number of years.
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“Oppose Privatisation of Water and Publicly owned Bus Services” leaflet from the NBRU December 15, 2014
An “Oppose Privatisation of Water and Publicly owned Bus Services” leaflet from the National Bus and Rail Union. They were on trains nationally on December 10th (the day of the big Water March)
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Ballot Papers on Haddington Road and Industrial Action from the ASTI September 7, 2013
Ballot Papers on the Haddington Road Agreement from the ASTI as well as a letter describing the procedures and so on about the vote. One Ballot is on Industrial Action and the other on the Haddington Road agreement itself.
1981 H Block/ Armagh Committee leaflet looking to build support among the Trade Union movement for the Hunger Strike. May 2, 2013
From July 1981 (at which stage six of the Hunger Strikers had died) a leaflet from the H Block /Armagh Committee looking to build support among the Trade Union movement for the Hunger Strikers and their demands.
A series of Vote No to ‘Croke Park 2’ posters April 16, 2013
A series of Vote No to ‘Croke Park 2’ posters produced by an alliance of a number of Unions.
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An ASTI “Croke Park II” Ballot paper. March 29, 2013
From the current vote by ASTI members on The second Croke Park Agreement (Croke Park II) a ballot.
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“Notice to ASTI Members” re funding for Junior Cert from the 1989 General Election April 16, 2012
From the 1989 General Election a “Notice to ASTI Members” regarding the various Political Parties positions on the funding for the new Junior Certificate.
“ASTI Fightback -Teachers for a Fighting Union” leaflet distributed to students. March 26, 2012
From the ASTI Fightback group a leaflet which I gather was for distribution to students “ASTI Fightback -Teachers for a Fighting Union” .
“No To EEC” – ITGWU 1972 Referendum on Entry to the EEC August 1, 2011
From the 1972 Referendum on Entry to the EEC a leaflet from the Irish Transport and General Workers Union urging a No vote in the referendum. It foresaw entry to the EEC as leading to job losses.
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“A Trade Union? Eh? Eh?” -Leaflet from Labour Youth June 29, 2011
from Labour Youth a leaflet “A Trade Union? Eh? Eh?” explaining what a Trade Union is and the benefits of joining one. Also explains what the ICTU is.
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“They Are Coming To Attack Us ” – Leaflet from IMPACT July 3, 2010
“They Are Coming To Attack Us ” ,A Leaflet from the IMPACT Union in the wake of the Croke Park deal.
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