With the strike at MTL still ongoing and no sign of a resolution in sight, MTL worker John Paul Murphy has written an open letter to the people of Dublin 4, thanking you for all of your support on page nine of this issue.

Pictured, supporters of the MTL workers at a demonstration in Docklands in August. In September, Dublin City Council unanimously passed a motion calling on the Tanaiste to seek an end to the Marine Terminals dispute and ensure that the company engages meaningfully with its workforce.