Ireland -Home helps demonstrate in Wicklow town -August 23, 2012

About 200 people attended a demonstration in Wicklow town by home helps employed by Wicklow Community and Family Services (WCFS). Without consulting the unions, WCFS has cut wages  by 5% twice, eliminated premium pay rates and put staff on zero hour contracts. The WCFS also refused to discuss the matter in front of the Labour Relations Commission.

English: http://www.siptu.ie/media/pressreleases2012/mainnews/fullstory ...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dUgqymVEAwI

 

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