Rent Strikes
A Look Inside TCD Renters’ Union
Leah Downey speaks to TCDSU President Lászlo Molnárfi about the recently established Renters’ Union and its plans to organise a rent strike.
At First Meeting, Renters’ Union Explores Lasting Action
The union’s chair Liam Kiernan said this evening that he hopes the union will last longer than previous organisations in College with similar aims.
Newly Formed Student Renters’ Union Moots Rent Strike
Trinity College Dublin Renters’ Union was formed recently to advocate for better living conditions and lower rent for students.
Protesters Block Off Front Arch, Amid Controversy over Rent Increases
Roughly 30 protesters formed a human chain, blocking off access to Front Square for half an hour this afternoon.
USI to Back Student Tenants’ Unions in Fight for Rent Reforms Amid Pandemic
The move marks a show of support from USI to a radical approach to student rent in the aftermath of the coronavirus pandemic.
At the Frontlines of the On-Campus Rent Wars
In recent months, students' unions across the country have clashed with colleges over on-campus rent increases.
Amid Rent Hike Proposals, Students Plan Direct Action
The actions were mooted at a town hall held by TCDSU this evening.
Editorial
Student Rent Strikers Have Put a Pin in Momentum They Worked Hard to Create
Cut the Rent activists this week postponed a rent strike they planned to launch on campus in January.
This Week, Cut the Rent Blinked Under Pressure. Its Movement Could be Over
In kicking rent strikes down the road, Cut the Rent forgot that a small group striking is far better than no striking at all, writes Aoife Kearins.
At Second Time of Asking, TCDSU Votes to Support Rent Strikes
The union's council voted for an amended motion proposed by campaign group Cut the Rent.