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URGENT UPDATE: EXTENDED BALLOT DEADLINE
Waiting on NIPSA ballot
Dáire Hamilton-Toner
1 day ago2 min read
Dáire Hamilton-Toner Election Address
Election Address
Dáire Hamilton-Toner
3 days ago2 min read
A Member's Voice Is Heard - the message that reminded me why this election matters!
A Member's Voice is Heard
Dáire Hamilton-Toner
5 days ago4 min read
dairetoner
Jun 120 min read
NIPSA Democracy or Broad Left/Democracy Now/Militant Left Faction Stranglehold?
The current 2026 NIPSA General Secretary election, similar to the General Council elections for the last number of years, has brought a critical issue to the forefront: is democracy within the union truly alive, or is it being stifled by the Broad Left/Democracy Now/Militant Left faction? This group claims to champion democratic control for all members, yet their actions suggest otherwise. As a candidate challenging their selected nominee, I have experienced firsthand how ac
Dáire Hamilton-Toner
Jun 23 min read
Adopting a Political Fund: Trade Union Asset or Liability?
Introduction Adopting a political fund is a significant decision for any organisation and this particularly so for trade unions. Many people, insofar as they ever think about the matter, may casually regard the adoption of a political fund as presenting organisations generally with both opportunities and challenges. The Dual or is that Doubtful Nature of Political Funds The supporters of a political fund have long argued that if NIPSA had one, it would enable our trade union
Seán Garland
May 2611 min read
Branch Nominations - Request
Branch Nominate Dáire Hamilton-Toner for NIPSA General Secretary
dairetoner
May 72 min read
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