Unions win decent conditions for ferry workers

Ireland

Following the large demonstrations across Ireland last month, a settlement has been agreed at Irish Ferries ensuring that the migrant workers are paid at least the Irish minimum wage and other decent conditions. There were fears that Irish Ferries would set an example as another company attempting to exploit migrant workers and pay below European minimum standards. Pay levels and crew numbers will be higher than those originally proposed by the company and a framework agreement will ensure maintenance of these conditions irrespective of what flag the ferries are registered under.
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