Some retail workers earn less than €10/hr

Updated: 15:59, Wednesday, 2 July 2008

New research published by Mandate shows 33% of retail workers are earning less than €10 an hour.

1 of 1 Wages Union wants better pay for retail staff
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Union wants better pay for retail staff

New research published by the trade union Mandate shows a third of retail workers are earning less than €10 an hour.

More than 300,000 people work in the retail sector, making it one of the largest for employment in the country.

Mandate General Secretary John Douglas has warned there will be no new national pay deal unless the issue of low pay is addressed.

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