#GE2020: Wall highlights Labour policies on work
He notes that studies show a four-day working week leads to better productivity, an improved bottom line, less stress and greater staff involvement and retention.
He also says that the changing nature of work, with people 'living to work rather than working to live', is destroying lives relationships. He emphasises his party's guarantee that, if in government, everyone will have the right to be represented at work by a trade union, and that employers will be obliged to negotiate with union representatives.
“Labour wants a radical shift in how we approach employment to ensure that work always pays. We have a real problem with low pay in this country affecting nearly one in four workers who earn less than two-thirds of median hourly earnings. Too many families struggle, relying on supports such as the Working Family Payment to make ends meet. That is why we will change the law and instruct the Low Pay Commission to create a path to a real living wage in excess of two-thirds of the median hourly earnings, and importantly ensure that the rate never falls below that threshold of decency."
Cllr Wall also welcomed the securing of €15,000 from the LPT for necessary works at the Teach Diarmada community centre in Castledermot, and €5,400 for the installation of floodlights on the walking track at Nurney GAA grounds.
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