The Nevin Economic Research Institute (NERI) published its latest Quarterly Economic Observer that examines the extent of low pay across Northern Ireland finding that 25% of workers earn less than the ‘Living Wage’. The research found that young people, women and those in part-time work are most at risk of falling below a decent wage level. It also found that low pay is widespread in sectors such as accommodation, food, retail, residential and social care.
English: http://www.siptu.ie/media/pressreleases2014/featurednews ...
http://www.nerinstitute.net/research/quarterly-economic-observer-spring-2014/
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