Unions to seek better terms and conditions after pandemic

ICTU General Secretary Patricia King: “The payments by employers here into the (social) insurance fund are among the lowest for Europe. This in turn is responsible for low unemployment payments. In the end, the lack of sick pay with the pandemic also had to be covered by the State.”

Worker representatives are set to seek improved terms and conditions from the government when the pandemic eases following the sacrifices and dangers faced by frontline workers.

A special wealth tax, better sick pay and welfare supports, a universal public health system, green-proofed projects and improved wages for the lower-paid will be among the demands.