ScamBridge

A campaign against JobBridge 2.0 & for a Green Jobs programme, initiated by @pb4p

[ScamBridge @scambridgeie]

The Work Placement Experience Programme is really just a new JobBridge exploitation scheme.

It should be scrapped, and replaced with investment in a green jobs programme, including properly paid apprenticeships.

Take a second to sign our petition here: https://t.co/BBcbmwWdUW

[ScamBridge @scambridgeie]

Great article on the failing WPEP scheme from Dr Jonathan Arlow for NERI

https://t.co/DbpRQG6CYq

If you agree with the article, you can show your support for scrapping the revival of the failed JobBridge scheme by signing our petition

https://t.co/BBcbmwWdUW

[ScamBridge @scambridgeie]

"Which job is least worthy of wages?"

Ah yes the person who is responsible for safety in the swimming pool

[ScamBridge @scambridgeie]

A local takeaway is looking to hire an intern rather than pay someone - everyone's getting in on the scam now

[ScamBridge @scambridgeie]

This is really a company looking to get someone to work for free in 4 different roles rather than paying for 4 people to work for them

[ScamBridge @scambridgeie]

Despite a record breaking bumper year with turnover of over $50 billion, Deloitte are using a free labour scheme - this is a disgrace, we're literally picking up the bill for Deloitte to get someone to work for them for free

[ScamBridge @scambridgeie]

The worrying trend of our poorly paid public sector paving over cracks continues.

Schools now need to use temporary work schemes to fill essential roles that keep them running

Schools have been through enough turmoil this pandemic, we must commit to resourcing them properly

[ScamBridge @scambridgeie]

Another potential job lost to the free labour scam #jobbridge2

[ScamBridge @scambridgeie]

Coffee shops & cafes are one of the worst exploiters of this scheme, every week there's numerous positions advertised.

[ScamBridge @scambridgeie]

The special ingredient in our coffee is unpaid labour!
This is a job that should be paid - this scam is causing job-displacement where what would previously have been a paid job is replaced with an unpaid position

[ScamBridge @scambridgeie]

They're at it again!
You might remember before Christmas, we protested outside Boylesports because they were attempting to exploit this scheme and some of the ads were taken down. But looks like they're back looking for more free labour.

[ScamBridge @scambridgeie]

A new year but the same old crap! Derrycourt Company Limited looking for not 1, not 2, not even 3 but 6 interns!! That's one massive amount in unpaid wages

[ScamBridge @scambridgeie]

M Kelliher Limited looking to fill not one, not two, but three actual jobs with free labour in Dublin, Cork and Mayo.

[ScamBridge @scambridgeie]

This is clearly a job that should be paid - but it would really be sickening to be involved in hiring people for (presumably!) paid roles while you're sitting there working for nothing for this company! You'd have ask why they don't hire you on full wages & conditions!

[ScamBridge @scambridgeie]

The G Hotel are looking for JobBridge 2.0 worker on €3.43 an hour to do admin.

A room in the G hotel next Saturday costs €335 for the night.

That means it'd take a JobBridge worker 100 hours just to afford one night in the hotel!

Scrap JobBridge 2.0 https://t.co/BBcbmwWdUW

[ScamBridge @scambridgeie]

Remember last year when @keelingsfruits put workers at risk of Covid to save money?

Now you too can get that super-exploited feeling by working for Keelings for €3.43 an hour on #JobBridge

Job: https://t.co/zDOPeTBdxr

Petition to scrap JobBridge 2.0: https://t.co/BBcbmwWdUW

[ScamBridge @scambridgeie]

Remember last year when @keelingsfruits put workers at risk of Covid to save money?

Now you too can get that super-exploited feeling by working for Keelings for €3.43 an hour on #JobBridge

Job: https://t.co/zDOPeTBdxr

Petition to scrap JobBridge 2.0: https://t.co/BBcbmwWdUW

[ScamBridge @scambridgeie]

A company looking to fill a couple of jobs with unpaid interns - this is one way to increase profits.
These are clearly two jobs that they are looking to fill for free!

[ScamBridge @scambridgeie]

There's a staff shortage in many industries apparently,if they paid better wages maybe they'd be able to get staff!
Instead,with JobBridge 2.0 we have bosses looking for people to work for free,like this job as a tour guide-the scheme needs to be scrapped & fight for better wages

[ScamBridge @scambridgeie]

Sign our petition:

https://t.co/rYsIM03lk8

[ScamBridge @scambridgeie]

Today the 'Scambridge' campaign mobilised to distribute leaflets outside of Amy Murphy Solicitors Office in Cork

The protest was cut short when those present were informed, by Gardaí summoned to the peaceful protest, that the job listing had been removed

Full statement below