Pay for people working in hotels, bars and restaurants is half the national average. But this can be hard, physical, sometimes dangerous work.
Author Archives: Alicja Bobek
Alicja Bobek works as a researcher at TASC. She has a PhD in Sociology from Trinity College Dublin
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Alicja: We Need to Keep an Eye on Work Conditions in ICT and Finance
While average pay is still high, there appears to be a creeping two-tier system, with many employees on fixed-term, low-pay contracts doing routine work, writes researcher Alicja Bobek.
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Alicja: The Cranes Are Back, but Working Conditions Aren’t
Far more construction workers today are self-employed than before the crash, which means they’re getting lower wages and fewer protections.
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Alicja: As the Hospitality Sector Thrives, Workers Deserve a Cut
The low-wages and flexible hours in the hospitality sector are good for employers, but not for employees. It’s time the benefits were passed on, writes Alicja Bobek.