Dolan calls for a fair wage for all workers
Sinn Féin MLA Jemma Dolan has said all workers should be paid a fair wage.
Jemma Dolan said:
“A newly published report has found that too many
workers are not getting paid enough and are not receiving the national minimum
wage.
“Shockingly, the North’s five health trusts have
been named in the report for failing to pay some workers the minimum wage.
“Not only is this an insult to workers and their
families, it is also a breach of the law.
“It is unacceptable that workers are treated like
this or that those already on a low income have their wages undermined by
having to pay for uniforms or training costs.
“Employers must ensure they are paying the correct
wages to workers, that they quickly adjust pay when workers reach age
thresholds and that they are not unfairly charging workers for items and
services essential to their role.
“While this report exposes those employers who
have failed to pay the legal requirement of the minimum wage, this is a wider
issue as 20 per cent of workers in the north earn less than a basic living wage.
“All workers deserve and should be receiving a
fair, decent basic living wage and should have all their rights and
entitlements respected.”