PWO
Molnárfi Under Pressure From Electoral Commission
The most recent Electoral Commission report, to be presented this evening at Student Council, serves as a reminder to TCDSU President László Molnárfi of his constitutional obligations.
TCDSU Refute PWO Criticism of Elections
In a statement rejected by President László Molnárfi, TCDSU have condemned the PWO's objections to the operation of the recent elections for the postgraduate committee.
Jeffrey Seathrún Sardina Elected PWO President
At its first AGM, the TCD Postgraduate Workers’ Organisation elected Jeffrey Seathrún Sardina as President and approved his proposed constitution.
Postgraduates Vote to Establish New Union Bodies in College
The result saw both taught and research postgraduates vote to establish separate bodies to represent them in college governance.
PhD Researcher Left in Precarious Living Situation Following Costs of Accommodation
UCD informed del Olmo that she would need to pay more than €2,000 to avail of on-campus accommodation between April and May.
Revenue States PhD Researchers Should Pay Tax on Stipend
Documents sent from Jeffrey Sardina, a member of the national committee of the PWO, revealed that PhD researchers in receipt of a stipend may be required to pay taxes.
Hundreds March on Dáil to Protest PhD Rights
The protest, led by the PWO, saw hundreds of postgraduate researchers demanding better pay and working conditions.
PhD Researchers Should Be Recognised as Staff
Given the contributions they make to the Irish research economy and the higher education sector, postgraduate researchers should be recognised as staff for their work, writes the PWO.
PWO to March on Dáil for Postgraduate Rights
The protest will take place on March 23rd.
PWO Calls on SFI to Cover Non-EU Immigration Fees
The group sent an official letter calling for SFI to cover all non-EU immigration and insurance fees.