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16/05/2018

Action for fair and equal pay in Norway, UK and Ireland

Norwegian journalists working for the country’s national broadcaster NRK have launched strike action to back their claim for an overall pay rise and equal treatment for temporary and freelance ...

Working poor on the rise in Ireland despite the recovery

More than 100,000 workers in Ireland are living in poverty even though they have jobs. “This shocking figure indicates that the employment system is broken, and workers’ rights are not being ...

Irish trade unions demand higher pay to cover housing and childcare costs

Private sector unions in the Republic of Ireland are to pursue pay rises in 2018 that will compensate for the “excessive costs” of housing, childcare and pensions. In advice on pay bargaining for ...

Action for fair and equal pay in Norway, UK and Ireland

Working poor on the rise in Ireland despite the recovery

Irish trade unions demand higher pay to cover housing and childcare costs

"Since workers are living on the edge, bigger income will be spent on basic goods to satify basic needs."

Mirsad, journalist

"After a long period of sacrifice it's time that we get what we deserve: higher wages, decent work, protection and safety at work."

Phönix, VIDA Youth Secretary

"With a higher salary I can be more motivated to work better and It would mean that I can then afford to buy something for myself"

Ivan, worker

"We deserve a pay raise. Right now we are struggling just to cover our basic expenses, to survive the month."

Jolanka, factory worker