While staff at Tesco, Aldi and Dunnes Stores have had bonuses on top of their pay for working during the pandemic, staff at SuperValu haven’t.
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Amie: We Need More Debt Relief – Not Just for Homeowners
Debt relief in the current crisis has to go beyond mortgages, to those struggling to cover the basics, writes the author of a recent report on household debt in Ireland.
Michael: It’s Time to Discuss a New Future for Income Supports
Covid-19 has exposed the deficits in our income-support system, writes Michael Taft. “We don’t have to wait for the emergency to end to start discussing a new dispensation.”
Councillors Object to Hiring Practices at Council-Owned Pool
Councillors say posts should be filled by employees, not self-employed contractors. Swim Ireland says it’s legal and allows for flexibility for staff.
Government Backs Plans for Committee on English-Language Teachers’ Pay and Conditions
While it varies from school to school, some teachers say they face low pay and precarious work. They hope this joint labour committee might bring improvements.
Should Job Adverts Have to Include Salaries?
In a survey of more than 1,000 recent adverts for jobs in Dublin, two-thirds didn’t say the wage. Some say that’s private, others that it should be public.
In Walkinstown, a Cafe Helps Ease People Into the World of Work
The Green Kitchen is a social enterprise, meant to provide a pathway to employment for those who might otherwise be left behind. It also serves tasty wild-mushroom risotto.
After Years of Struggle, Adults Working with ADHD Are Seeking Supports
There’s no data on how many people in Ireland live with ADHD, but adults who do can have difficulties with most areas of life that require organisation – including work.
For Some Workers, Winning a Case Against an Employer May Not Mean Getting Paid
Many workers who win restitution from employers get paid what they are owed. But Anele Jakiel and Mohammed Younis say they haven’t seen a cent.
Teachers at a Language School Push for Their Union to Be Recognised
Delfin English School didn’t reply to queries sent last week and this week about whether or not they intended to recognise unions in the school.