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New Eurostat figures highlight need to raise Employer’s PRSI in Budget 2017

Unite says social wage key to growing living standards June 16th: Commenting on new figures released by Eurostat which show Irish living standards well below the EU-15 average, Unite Regional Secretary Jimmy Kelly today said the latest statistics again highlight … Continue reading

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Online registration must be extended to voters from Northern Ireland to end disenfranchisement

Current system discriminates against Northern Ireland voters and leaves many young people excluded from crucial referendum vote on their future June 8th: In a context where the deadline for electoral registration may be extended, Jimmy Kelly, Unite Regional Secretary called … Continue reading

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‘The Truth About Irish Wages’: Irish economy characterised by low pay, high inequality

Irish living standards 15 per cent below EU-15 average according to new Unite report June 1st: Unite today released The Truth About Irish Wages, a report comparing Irish wages in the private sector with those in other EU countries.  The … Continue reading

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Competitiveness about more than costs says Unite

Union submission to Competitiveness Frameworks Review highlights need to diversify from low-wage, low-value-added sectors May 19th: In its submission to the Competitiveness Frameworks Review being carried out by the NCC, trade union Unite has urged the National Competitiveness Council to … Continue reading

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Unite calls on new Government to restore Social Protection payments

Union says 15% increase required to restore payments to 2009 levels in real terms Unemployed have suffered 56% increase in deprivation since 2009 May 9th: Unite today  called on the new Government to restore Social Protection payments, which were cut … Continue reading

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