Siptu boss urges politicians to forego pay hikes

Politicians must “refrain” from taking any pay hikes that come as a result of crunch public sector pay talks which begin tomorrow, Siptu’s president has warned.

Siptu boss urges politicians to forego pay hikes

Jack O’Connor made the demand as he confirmed he will not accept any increase in his €115,000 salary, saying any rises must “prioritise” those on low pay.

Public Expenditure and Reform Minister Brendan Howlin is due to meet with a raft of public sector unions tomorrow to begin talks on a new pay deal for workers who have been repeatedly hit by savage cuts throughout the recession.

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