Union hits out at 'poverty pay' for workers
One in five Irish workers are not earning a "living wage", it was claimed today.
Trade Union UNITE said that 300,000 workers earn less than €11.45 per hour.
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Trade Union UNITE said that 300,000 workers earn less than €11.45 per hour.
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