Childcare Workers Reject Pay Offers | Ireland News

Childcare workers are rejecting pay offers from employer groups, despite the government setting aside 45 million euros to boost wages. Employers say they can’t afford the increases without raising fees—something blocked by current funding rules. Union reps argue the proposals don’t even use the full government budget and warn it could be returned if no deal is made. With staff on the front lines and managers caught in the middle, Siptu’s calling for renewed negotiations to fix low pay and make sure every euro helps those who care for our kids. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1b9607b7a4cd09e1