Workplace Relations Commission
Dail Éireann — 2023-05-11
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Louise O'Reilly (SF), Dublin Fingal

In advance of doing any of this, the Minister of State could choose to spend taxpayers' money only where workers' rights are respected and do business only with those companies that respect the SEOs, EROs and REAs. These agreements not only show the power of trade unions but also ensure better pay and conditions for workers, which is very important. If the agreements are undermined and the rates of pay are not upheld and if those companies get rewarded with contracts from the Government, it sends a very poor message to workers, as does the under-resourcing of the WRC. However, a specific unit to look at the employment agreements and ensure they are upheld will have a benefit across the board, not just for employees and workers but also for employers.

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Sitting date: 2023-05-11