David Cullinane (Waterford, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

A number of months ago I introduced the Industrial Relations (Right to Access) (Amendment) Bill 2016, which essentially allows trade union representatives to engage with employees in the workplace, which is not a right that trade union representatives have at this point. The Taoiseach is aware of the ongoing dispute between Tesco and some of its employees. Today we heard from the leader of the Mandate trade union, Mr. John Douglas, that there is wholesale intimidation not just of the trade union but also the employees. We need robust protection for workers, not just in Tesco but in all those retail and other sectors populated by people in low-paid jobs who are being exploited and who need protection. Will the Government examine the Bill so that when Sinn Féin initiates debate on it at some stage during Private Members' time, it might be in a position to support it?

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