Unions line up to warn of looming strikes after budget snub to workers

Employers face salary pressures as minimum-wage rise to create ripple effect

Owen Reidy, general secretary of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions (Ictu)

The potential for industrial action has heightened, with pressure for pay rises predicted to mount following the budget.

Someone on a €50,000 salary is expected to pay almost €500 extra in tax, USC and PRSI next year after the Government froze income tax bands and credits.

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