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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

"Ako ti plaša ne može osigurati minimum egzistencije i dostojanstva, nešto je jako trulo u postojećem. Veće plaće svim radnicima moralni su i ekonomski imperativ."

Dijana, izvršna tajnica SSSH

"A pay rise would make me feel appreciated and allow me to fulfill some of my two children's wishes"

Maria, retail worker

"If I would get a pay rise, I would feel appreciated, thankful and more loyal to the company."

Bohdana, accountant