Local authorities encouraged to trial four day working week
10:45 Thursday, 13 May 2021
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The Forsa Trade Union says people would be more motivated and productive if they worked a four day week.
It’s asking local authorities around the country to trial the shorter week.
The union then hopes it would move to companies in both the public and private sectors.
Fórsa campaign director, Joe O’Connor, believes a four day week would benefit the worker and the employer.
“The strong support for a four-day working week among Irish people is consistent with similar studies internationally.”
“What may once have seemed like a radical concept is now, for many, a reasonable and rational ambition,”
May 11, 2021 / 06:59 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) The Marion County assessor says an appeal process is in place for property-tax assessments, and about 50% of the appeals are granted but property owners have to take the first step.
Esperanza Alonzo has taken the first step and filed an appeal. She is also helping put together a neighborhood group to fight the sharp increase in property taxes.
“We already have several people and we went to meet up office with the person that is in charge of the appeals. Our next step is to continue working with the neighborhoods to gather as many people as possible till everybody to appeal before the deadline,” Alonzo said.
Seaford United still unbeaten
6 Mins Read Danger averted: Seaford United midfielder Jack Carter clears the ball before Chelsea striker Adrian Lotca can get to the contest. Picture: Darryl Kennedy Share
SOCCER
SEAFORD United is the only local club that remains unbeaten after seven rounds of the 2021 league season.
Peter Schwellinger’s side prevailed 2-1 against Chelsea in Saturday’s State 4 South local derby at North Seaford Reserve while State 1 leader Mornington and State 3 pacesetter Frankston Pines both lost their unblemished league records.
Mornington went down 3-2 away to Boroondara-Carey Eagles on Saturday while Pines lost 2-1 to Hampton East Brighton at Carrum Downs Recreation Reserve on Friday night.
Seaford United still unbeaten Share
SOCCER
SEAFORD United is the only local club that remains unbeaten after seven rounds of the 2021 league season.
Peter Schwellinger’s side prevailed 2-1 against Chelsea in Saturday’s State 4 South local derby at North Seaford Reserve while State 1 leader Mornington and State 3 pacesetter Frankston Pines both lost their unblemished league records.
Mornington went down 3-2 away to Boroondara-Carey Eagles on Saturday while Pines lost 2-1 to Hampton East Brighton at Carrum Downs Recreation Reserve on Friday night.
Two second-half goals from Wayne Gordon put Mornington 2-1 up but Benjamin Osei-Safo equalised shortly after and Alex Meaney got the winner from the penalty spot in the 80th minute.
May 7, 2021 / 11:07 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) Property taxes for thousands of Marion County residents have skyrocketed. In some cases, taxes have tripled.
The increase in property taxes is concentrated in and around the Fountain Square area. That area has experienced a lot of redevelopment over the past couple years, leading to higher home sale prices and now higher taxes.
And right in the middle of all the redevelopment sits Esperanza Alonzo’s house. She is a lawyer and moved to the Fountain Square area 10 years ago. Her most recent property tax bill caught her by surprise.
“I used to pay about less than $1,000 a year and now I’m paying more, almost $3,000 for one of the properties,” said Alonzo.