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In the latest episode of Congress Talks, we look at the problems facing Defined Benefit pension provision and ask how schemes that cover over 100,000 workers can be saved, with the assets being used in the best interests of the scheme members. Featuring contributions from Labour TD Willie Penrose, Seamus Dooley (NUJ) and Fergus Whelan, author of a new briefing paper on DB pension provision
In the latest episode of Congress Talks, Dr Tom McDonnell of the Nevin Economic Research Institute (NERI) discusses the case for a pay rises across the private sector as unions prepare to lodge claims for an increase of at least €1000 per year in 2017
In Episode 5 of Congress Talks, Peter Bunting explains why unions in Northern Ireland will campaign against Brexit, while Patricia King outlines why the homelessness crisis south of the border needs to be treated as an 'emergency' and spells out other priorities for government action on pay, pensions, health care and water.
A new series of conversations, discussions and interviews on key issues affecting trade unions and people at work, from the Irish Congress of Trade Unions In Episode 2 of Congress Talks, we look at how unions in Northern Ireland are building the peace and battling Tory plans for 'welfare reform'; Also, just how widespread is 'bogus self-employment' in construction and what is the true cost?