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Childcare workers protesting for increased pay

Early childhood workers are calling for increased wages and funding for the sector. Childcare wor...
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07.57 6 Jun 2015


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Childcare workers protesting for increased pay

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07.57 6 Jun 2015


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Early childhood workers are calling for increased wages and funding for the sector.

Childcare workers are this afternoon holding protest marches and demonstrations around the country.

The rallies will be held at Children's Minister's constituency office in Swords in Dublin, the City Library in Cork, and the Sligo Town Hall.

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The Association of Childhood Professionals says the average wage for childcare workers is €10 per hour.

Chairperson of the ACP Marian Quinn, says creche and Montessori owners often have no choice but to reduce the amount they pay employees:


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