Unions outline priorities for new Government
IMPACT says education psychologist pledge “positive”
by Niall Shanahan
The Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU) has issued a series of policy proposals to the newly formed minority Government. Policy Priorities for Workers calls on the new administration to address employment law shortcomings and issues in education, health, pensions, housing and homelessness, water, childcare, and the community sector.
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Delegates prepare for IMPACT conference
by Bernard Harbor
Around 650 delegates, representing IMPACT members in workplaces across the country, will converge in Killarney, County Kerry next Wednesday for IMPACT’s 2016 delegate conference. The conference, which is the highest decision-making body in the union, will set the union’s policy and priorities for the next two years.
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FGE demands living wage and fair pensions
by Bernard Harbor
The IMPACT branch that represents Ireland’s lowest paid civil servants has demanded a living wage across the public service and fair pensions for civil service cleaners and service officers. The living wage – the minimum income needed to meet the basic requirements of life – is generally accepted to be €11.50 an hour.
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Fire fighters move welcomed
by Bernard Harbor
IMPACT has welcomed the Government’s agreement to consolidate the fire fighters’ rent allowance into pay scales. The move will see new entrants receive the value of the allowance in their pay. The allowance was abolished for new staff in early 2012.
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