precarious work Archives

30/04/2018

Exploitation of freelance journalists is a threat to our democracy

By Renate Schroeder, Director, European Federation of Journalists The gap between the incomes of the diminishing number of journalists with stable contracts and the growing band of freelances in ...

09/04/2018

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 ...

08/12/2017

From carers to farm labourers – Italy’s low-wage victims

They call them ‘low cost’ jobs – but they are low cost only for the workers. Thousands of people across Italy are being forced into arduous, low-paid work. According to research by Italian ...

29/09/2017

OurPayRise campaign gets high-level backing!

The clamour is growing for higher pay across Europe as some big hitters throw their weight behind the ETUC’s arguments for #OurPayRise, including the European Central Bank, the International ...

22/06/2017

After 9 years of austerity, Europe’s public sector workers deserve a pay rise!

On 23 June, Public Services Day, citizens around the world acknowledge the wide range of education, health, social and other key services delivered all day and everyday by public service workers. ...

Exploitation of freelance journalists is a threat to our democracy

Working poor on the rise in Ireland despite the recovery

From carers to farm labourers – Italy’s low-wage victims

OurPayRise campaign gets high-level backing!

After 9 years of austerity, Europe’s public sector workers deserve a pay rise!

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

Jolanka, factory worker

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

Mirsad, journalist

"Croatian workers are diligent and wish to and can work a lot if they are properly paid for their work"

Josipa, hotel housekeeper

"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