The Woman Worker: Your Rights, Your Voice.

From the boardroom to the shop floor, women in Ireland's workforce face a unique set of challenges and knowing your rights can make all the difference.In this episode of the Unionise podcast, recorded for Trade Union Week, SIPTU Health Communications Officer, Niamh Cavanagh sits down with Claire O'Connor, Advocate at SIPTU's Workers' Rights Centre and take us through the evolving landscape of employment law as it affects women in Ireland today.Claire explores some of the most significant recent developments including the new Domestic Violence Leave entitlement, updated breastfeeding regulations, and the protections available to working mothers under the Maternity Protection Acts. She also shines a light on the gaps that still exist the absence of statutory menopause or menstrual leave, the ongoing burden of unpaid caring responsibilities, and the very real impact these gaps have on women in low-paid sectors.Whether you're navigating pregnancy in the workplace, returning from maternity leave, or simply trying to understand what you're entitled to this episode is for you. Because when women know their rights, and when they stand together in a Union real change becomes possible. Remember, know your rights. Join your union and Happy May Day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.