Irish Examiner View: Workers need protections

Debenhams workers misused

Former Debenhams workers continue their official pickets of Debenhams stores across Ireland on Day 149 of the official picket.

As private-sector union influence wanes, the difficulties faced by some workers increase exponentially. 

The gig economy, zero-hours contracts, and the prospect of soul-destroying insecurity are all used to kow workers who find themselves without choices or basic protections.