# worker rights

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Explainer: What is the current situation with unpaid student nurse placements?

The government last week voted against a motion to pay student nurses on placement.

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Dec 9th 2020, 12:05 AM

Migrant fishermen working on Irish boats suffer exploitation and 'get average pay of €2.82'

One in four fishermen have experienced verbal or physical abuse, according to a new report.

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Dec 11th 2017, 7:53 AM

'Vulnerable, scared, overworked and underpaid': A day in the life of an Irish stable worker

A report into the pay and conditions of workers was published yesterday.

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Jul 26th 2017, 6:05 AM

Five years since it closed, the fight for Waterford Crystal pensions takes new turn

Unite trade union said today the dispute will go to the Labour Relations Commission – and hopefully be resolved.

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Jul 27th 2014, 4:58 PM