Dublin Mid-West Summer 2020
NEWSLETTER Covid crisis: Workers must come first
Gino Kenny TD working with cllr.madeleine johansson
CONTACT: Gino Kenny TD 085-7211574 Cllr. Madeleine Johansson 0873630242
It has been a very strange few months for most people, as our lives have been completely overturned by the COVID-19 pandemic. Many things may be at a standstill, but the world of politics goes on. The government has recently produced a roadmap for the lifting of restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic. They are desperate to reopen the economy. But it is not clear as to whether it is safe enough to reduce social distancing measures, particularly in workplaces. We do not have adequate testing and contact tracing in this country and opening up the country too soon could cause a spike in cases. The need to get the economy going again is no excuse for preventable deaths. Workers come first. People’s lives should always come before profits, and we will continue to challenge the government on their handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. People Before Profit have stood with many groups who have been left behind, such as construction workers, nurses, leaving cert students, those in need of childcare, Debenhams workers, transport workers and more. We have also set up a worker’s helpline to assist people in this extraordinary time. This virus has already changed society significantly, and we will be very likely returning to an economic depression and mass job losses. The reason for this is that our current economic system is not designed to withstand crises, in fact it invites them. Now, more than ever, it is important that we are ready to fight against the coming austerity and reversal of government supports such as the 350 COVID payment.
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