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Early November - National poster campaign and distribution of 24/7
Alliance leaflets in relevant workplaces/public venues. | |
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Publication of opinion/human interest pieces in national print media -
each union/staff association to supply five such pieces within seven
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The 24/7 Frontline Alliance represents workers, including gardai, nurses, fire fighters, prison officers and ambulance personnel, who deliver emergency and other vital services to the public, often at considerable risk to themselves. It is committed to protecting its members’ interests and the services they provide to the public.
There are six affiliated unions and staff associations. They are: the Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors, the Garda Representative Association, the Irish Nurses Organisation, the Prison Officers Association, the Psychiatric Nurses Association and SIPTU. To get in touch with any of the above organisations please click ‘Contacts’ in the left hand panel. | |
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The impact of the additional taxes/levies imposed on PAYE workers (which include public servants) in the Supplementary Budget of April 2009 on the stated incomes were as follows: |
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PAYE Workers |
Public Servants |
| Example 1 |
Salary
€ 31,500 pa |
€ 945 pa or
€ 79 per month |
€ 2,345 pa or
€ 195 per month |
| Example 2 |
Salary
€ 45,000 pa |
€ 1,350 pa or
€ 112 per month |
€ 4,100 pa or
€ 342 per month | |
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- These figures confirm the burden being placed on all workers, on very ordinary incomes, towards the nation’s recovery from a recession they did not cause.
- The figures show the dramatic impact of the additional levies, particularly the pension levy equal to 7.5% of all income, on all public servants.
- These figures exclude the impact of the public service recruitment embargo which is resulting, for example, in a loss of 300 jobs per month in the health sector.
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Shift work premiums do not offset these risks, they merely recognise that they exist. Some public servants must work unsocial hours and shift work to protect and care for us - they deserve to be paid for that commitment.
Research demonstrates the following potential risks associated with night working and rotating shift patterns. The physiological disruption and psychological strain of continuous shift working can have serious detrimental effects on workers’ health. Studies have shown the following:
- Greater risks of suffering from duodenal and peptic ulcers;
- Increased risk of work/family conflict, social and family isolation;
- Increased risk of MI (Myocardial Infarction) if on shift work for 11 - 15 years;
- Shift workers have a 66% higher chance of suffering from coronary heart disease;
- Potential negative effects on fertility;
- Long Term night duty presents a risk for certain cancers;
- Chronic fatigue even on rest days;
- Greater recorded incidence of Depressive illness.
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Exploding the myth of the cost of Public Service Pensions . Public Service Pensions are paid from current revenue. Contributions paid by public servants are added to current revenue. Exchequer returns for the years 2003 to 2008 demonstrate the following: |
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Pensions Paid Out |
Contributions from Serving Staff |
Nett Employer Cost |
| 2003 |
8.6% of total pay bill |
6.5% |
2.1% |
| 2004 |
9.13% of total pay bill |
6.5% |
2.63% |
| 2005 |
10.15% of total pay bill |
6.5% |
3.65% |
| 2006 |
9.97% of total pay bill |
6.5% |
3.47% |
| 2007 |
9.63% of total pay bill |
6.5% |
3.13% |
| 2008 |
10.00% of total pay bill |
6.5% |
3.5% | |
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WHO IS THE TAXPAYER?
2007 Tax Year:
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Direct Tax Yield 57% - Indirect Taxes 43%; |
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Income Tax Accounted for 51% of Direct Taxes; |
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PAYE Workers paid 75% of All Income Tax (80% in 2008); |
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Public Service Workers paid 31% of all PAYE. |
PAYE workers pay more tax than any other sector of Irish society.
Public service workers contribute 31% of PAYE although they only account for 16% of the workforce.
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