The Irish Government anticipates meeting a deadline to transpose an EU directive on workers’ rights aimed at reducing working poverty through improved minimum wages and support for collective bargaining. However, unions argue that the government has not fully implemented the rules, particularly in promoting collective negotiations. The Irish Congress of Trade Unions called the situation ‘disgraceful,’ emphasizing the need for immediate action to enhance living conditions for workers amid rising costs. The Unite trade union urges all political parties to commit to fully legislating for union recognition and comprehensive workers’ rights in future governance.

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