Claiming Our Future: "Budget Alternatives"

Published: Monday, June 10, 2013

What are the credible alternatives to austerity and spending cuts? Come along to discuss and share ideas about tax justice and employment creation. Take the time to find out about campaigns on these issues and, maybe, get involved.

The impact of spending cuts are being severely felt by people on lower incomes and in poverty, relying on the public health system, who require special needs supports, who have lost their jobs, in mortgage arrears, and affected by pay cuts and rising cost of living. Further significant cuts are planned for the October budget. There are alternatives. Taxes on wealth could be raised. Tax loopholes could be closed such as corporate taxes or pension reliefs. Employment could be created.

This event will look at campaigns and actions being undertaken to challenge spending cuts and advance alternatives and how public support for these can be built. If you are just interested or you are already involved in actions to promote alternatives this event is for you. You will get information and resources and a chance to talk through new ideas and new ways to challenge current policies.

For more information, visit the website, or email info@claimingourfuture.ie

What: 'Budget Alternatives: Tax, Justice and Employment'
Where: Higan Mezzaine Suite, Croke Park Conference Centre, Dublin
When: Saturday 13th July, 11am-3.30pm

Register for the event here