Differences in the terms on which various workers are employed developed as cuts imposed after the financial crash were not reversed for section 39, section 56 and section 10 workers
Charlotte Fallon’s obvious frustration over the treatment of workers in section 39 and other voluntary organisations, which provide services in the care sector, is understood to be widely shared. Staff believed their grievances were to be addressed in the wake of a deal struck 13 months ago that averted what would have been a hugely disruptive strike., which went viral on social media, she said that section 39 workers “fought for our money, and we were ignored”.
Irish Times voter panel: ‘The political version of Black Friday’ and a ‘baffling’ chat with Paschal DonohoeBoth employers and the unions representing thousands of staff involved say they find it perplexing that all three Government parties say they aim to resolve the issues involved if they are elected for another term in power. Yet they have not done so during their current term.
The section numbers refer to the legislative clauses under which organisations provide services to various government departments and agencies in the areas of health and disabilities, homelessness, and families and children. Unions, meanwhile, have been seeking further pay increases comparable to the 9.25 per cent over 2½ years agreed back in January for those in the public sector. They also seek progress on the restoration of links that previously existed with staff directly employed by the State to do comparable work.
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