JLCs
# jlcs - Today’s News
# jlcs - Friday 25 May, 2012
Average €100 drop in weekly pay for many retail workers – union
Mandate said 18,000 of its members have seen their weekly take-home pay reduced by an average €100 in the last year.
# jlcs - Thursday 22 December, 2011
Minimum wage reforms spark ‘outrage’ among employers
The Government earlier announced plans to overhaul the JLC system for setting basic pay rates.
The Daily Fix: Thursday
In tonight’s Fix: Are we the most miserable people in the EU? Plus wage reforms for many workers… and the most adorable polar bear cub you’ll see this week.
The 5 at 5: Thursday
5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock…
Bruton publishes plans to reform JLC wage system
Jobs minister Richard Bruton unveils plans to reinforce the Joint Labour Committee system that was ruled unconstitutional in July.
# jlcs - Friday 29 July, 2011
Poll: Should there be mandatory Sunday premium pay?
It has been announced that Joint Labour Committees will no longer be able to force employers to pay Sunday premiums to certain sectors of workers…
# jlcs - Thursday 28 July, 2011
Take 5: Thursday
5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock.
Seven Joint Labour Committees to be abolished
Only 6 out of the 13 current JLCs will survive – and while they “recognise” the “special position” of Sunday working, they can no longer set premium rates for it.
# jlcs - Thursday 7 July, 2011
Take 5: Thursday
5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock.
Joy and dismay follows ruling on setting pay for low-wage restaurant workers
Food industry groups have welcome the ruling which deems Joint Labour Committees rules on wages to be unconstitutional. They say it will lead to job creation.
# jlcs - Monday 27 June, 2011
Column: We can save thousands of jobs without cutting wages. Here’s how
Reducing pay rates won’t help tackle unemployment – but there is another way, argues think-tank director Nat O’Connor.
# jlcs - Friday 27 May, 2011
The 9 at 9: Friday
Nine things you need to know by 9am: Coalition at odds over Sunday pay; Brazil does away with rainforest protection laws and Carla’s staying mum on pregnancy rumours – but the pictures speak louder than words.
# jlcs - Thursday 26 May, 2011
Restaurants chief calls for end to “ridiculous 1940s” style Sunday pay premium
CEO of Irish Restaurants Association says Sunday premium paid to workers is crippling industry – while employees’ union and Joan Burton fear proposal to cut it will lead to hardship for low-earners.




























