Ireland Archives - Payrise.eu

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

"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

"If I would get a pay rise to expand even just a little bit our contacts with friends and even some weekend to get away from the big ciy. If I can dream a bit more, I'd expect to make some small improvements in our home."

Silvia, PA in a private company

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

Mirsad, journalist

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

Bohdana, accountant