Sunday, March 14, 2010

Where does national competitiveness fit into Irish Government-trade union dialogue?

It will be interesting to observe how the issue of national competitiveness is dealt with in the current talks between the Irish Government and trade unions on public sector pay. Ireland's unemployment rate is broaching 13% but the minimum wage in Ireland is second highest in Europe. The following table indicates minimum monthly pay across the EU-27.

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