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Irish Trade Unions in a Globalised World

This paper, presented by Jack O'Connor, General President of SIPTU at the ICTU Economic Conference in April 2008, analyzes the role of Irish trade unions in a globalized world. It examines labor cost growth rates, productivity levels, government spending as a percentage of GDP, and adherence to SGP guidelines. The data from Eurostat and OECD provide insights into how Irish trade unions navigate the challenges of globalization. This comprehensive study sheds light on the strategies adopted by Irish trade unions to lead by example in a rapidly changing economic landscape.

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Irish Trade Unions in a Globalised World

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  1. Irish Trade Unions in a Globalised World Jack O’ Connor General President SIPTU ICTU Economic Conference April 2008

  2. Leading by Example?

  3. Irish Trade Unions in a Globalised World Jack O’ Connor General President SIPTU ICTU Economic Conference April 2008

  4. Labour Cost Growth- growth rates (2000- 2007 Q2) and levels compared (2007 Q2, € per hour) Source: Eurostat Labour Market Statistics

  5. The Competition:labour cost rates and labour cost levels compared (2000-2007 Q2) Source: Eurostat Labour Market Statistics

  6. Productivity Growth Source: Derived from Total Economy Database, Groningen & Development Centre, 2007

  7. Productivity Levels Source: Derived from Total Economy Database, Groningen & Development Centre, 2007

  8. Irish Trade Unions in a Globalised World Jack O’ Connor General President SIPTU

  9. Government spending as % GDP Source: OECD

  10. Still well within the SGP guidelines for General Government Balance as % of GDP Source: Dept. of Finance

  11. And much scope within the SGP guidelines for Government Debt to GDP ratio to increase in order to fund capital spending… Source: Dept. of Finance

  12. Irish Trade Unions in a Globalised World Jack O’ Connor General President SIPTU

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