Trade Union Call for Social Bond

The ICTU response is below - the idea of a social bond that people could buy into if they believed it was fair is an interesting one.

here

there is also a proposal relating to upskilling and training that seems, at first glance, to be well worth considering.

"In place of monies paid out in pro- rata unemployment benefit to workers on a three or less day week, exchequer resources should be alternatively allocated to the provision of training and upskilling opportunities for these workers on a reduced working
week."