jakearmitage
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Yes, wages in Ireland are too high...
Don't forget myriad other factors to consider as regards the cost of living, including education, childcare, and healthcare.
When you're buying a TV will you pay more for one over another of equal quality just because the country it was manufactured in has a higher cost base?
Perhaps businesses should lead the way and commit to the kind of price cuts they will make to link into wage reductions? With these cuts, the benefits will go straight into the pockets of the shareholders.There is no reason why Irish wages should be higher than those over the water. One of the reasons we are struggling to get out of recession is because of this high cost base.
Things will get a lot worse for many people before they get better, unless we are prepared to accept dramatic reductions in pay (both public and private sector) and social welfare rates.
This will happen in time - but the sooner we act to dramatically cut our cost base, the less painful it will be
Perhaps businesses should lead the way and commit to the kind of price cuts they will make to link into wage reductions? With these cuts, the benefits will go straight into the pockets of the shareholders.
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