The country’s largest trade union is calling for a 5 per cent wage increase across the economy.
SIPTU President Jack O’Connor also wants to see the establishment of a minimum wage of 11 euro 45 an hour.
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He says the union will embark on a major campaign in the coming months to achieve these targets, as well as a replacement for the Universal Social Charge.
Mr O’Connor made the call at the commemoration of the death of Jim Larkin in Dublin. Glasnevin Cemetery