March for a Better Way

March for a Better Way was a protest organised by the Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU) held in Dublin on Saturday 27 November 2010 at 11:30 am. It followed Ireland's bailout by the European Union.^[1][2] The Irish Independent described it as the largest trade union march of 2010.^[3] The march route was from Wood Quay to the General Post Office on O'Connell Street and 50,000 people participated.^[4]

See also

• 2010 student protest in Dublin

References

1. ^ McConnell, Daniel (21 November 2010). "The blackest day of the blackest week seen since the Civil War". Sunday Independent (Independent News & Media). http://www.independent.ie/opinion/analysis/the-blackest-day-of-the-blackest-week-seen-since-the-civil-war-2429177.html. Retrieved 21 November 2010. 
2. ^ O'Halloran, Marie (22 November 2010). "TLabour calls on Cowen to make statement to Dáil on bailout". The Irish Times (Irish Times Trust). http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/ireland/2010/1122/1224283834725.html. Retrieved 22 November 2010. 
3. ^ Brennan, Michael (22 November 2010). "Anger over plans to cut minimum wage". Irish Independent (Independent News & Media). http://www.independent.ie/national-news/anger-over-plans-to-cut-minimum-wage-2430010.html. Retrieved 22 November 2010. "Mr O'Connor called for a big turnout at next Saturday's "March for a Better Way" protest in Dublin -- the largest of its kind by the trade union movement this year." 
4. ^ Thousands march against austerity measures. RTÉ. 2010-11-27.