# precarious work

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Drug dealing seen as 'more attractive' way to earn money for some young Irish people

New research found the local drug economy – unlike precarious work – recruits young people by incentivising and enticing them.

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Apr 30th 2019, 6:10 AM

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Opinion: The future of Irish jobs looks precarious

‘If and when’ contracts and other insecure forms of employment are becoming the norm in some industries, we need regulation to make all work decent, writes Marie Sherlock.

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Jan 4th 2019, 7:00 AM

# digging in

'A poorly-paid job in horrendous conditions': Archaeologists' strikes to continue as they demand better wages

The union has disputed the claim of a 65% increase in wages in the last four years, as its members’ contracts currently stipulate an hourly wage of €12.50.

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Nov 11th 2018, 4:00 PM

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'Between the doctor, antibiotics and the four days off, it was €600 that I will never see again'

While health inequalities affect people of different backgrounds, those who have precarious jobs are in especially difficult situations, writes Sinead Pembroke.

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Apr 27th 2018, 7:00 AM

# instability

'This should not be tolerated': ICTU says more of us are working precariously in Ireland

Last year, 7% of the Republic of Ireland workforce was working in temporary unemployment.

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Dec 4th 2017, 9:34 AM

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Opinion: Young people should not have to get used to precarious employment

Too many young people are not only struggling to find work, but work that gives them a decent salary and quality of life, writes James Doorley.

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Oct 25th 2017, 7:00 AM