Basic Income Ireland is the Irish affiliate of BIEN. We envisage an Ireland where everyone has an unconditional guaranteed basic income.
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Great to see the Basic Income for Artists getting attention. irishtimes.com/culture/art/2…
There is an inexorable logic that it should be universal, ie for all. #UBI
This event on UBI and trade unions will be interesting.
Please share @ICTU @SIPTU @MandateTU @unitetheunion
What can UBI do for unions and what are the key questions around UBI for trade union members that need answering?
Join us online on May 8th for this fascinating discussion!
Sign up link here: actionnetwork.org/events/ubi…
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Myth: Universal Basic Income is a magnet for the idle. In reality, it's the catalyst for unleashed potential. Visualize a world where your next meal isn't your next worry. That world is one giant leap closer to solving the puzzles of poverty and unleashing collective brilliance.
We're looking forward to presenting our paper on how a #UBI could be paid for next Wednesday 17th April in Liberty Hall.
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Good article on impact of poverty on life expectancy. irishtimes.com/business/econ…
Time for a system change - time for a #UBI. View more here - youtube.com/watch?v=QBqS60Oe…
"No strings attached” monthly stipend led to “statistically significant gains in employment, financial stability, mental health, and overall well-being.”
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Those on low pay (€20,000pa) will benefit by 20%, up to 65% for the very low paid (€10,000pa)
The well off will pay slightly more, 1.4% for those on €100,000 and 2.5% for those on €300,000
This model significantly reduces barriers and increases incentives to take up paid work.
A large majority of income earners will be better off, those earning up to about €55,000pa
Our model of how #UBI would be paid for:
All in society are provided with a basic income equivalent to jobseeker’s allowance
youtube.com/watch?v=QBqS60Oe…
Interesting to see the traction growing internationally for #UBI
Former Conservative Senator Hugh Segal went on CBC News to remind us: "Most people in poverty have jobs. Many have multiple."
#BasicIncome is a raise for working Canadians. What are you waiting for, Ottawa? 🇨🇦 #cndpoli
Listen to novelist and commentator, @michellegallen , author of Factory Girls, discuss why everybody should have a Basic Income.
youtube.com/watch?v=QBqS60Oe…