SIPTU: Minimum wage hike won't risk jobs
SIPTU has dismissed claims that the increase in the minimum wage could put jobs at risk.
The increase from €6.35 to €7 an hour is due to come into effect on February 1.
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SUBSCRIBESIPTU has dismissed claims that the increase in the minimum wage could put jobs at risk.
The increase from €6.35 to €7 an hour is due to come into effect on February 1.
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