The Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU) has urged the Government not to reduce the Pandemic Unemployment Payment for out of work workers in sectors that are not yet operational.
In a letter sent to the Taoiseach, the Tanaiste, Leo Varadkar, and the Minister for the Transport Eamon Ryan, ahead of the announcement of the next reopening plan, ICTU General Secretary, Patricia King, argued that the prevailing circumstances continue to be outside such workers' control.
The three top rates of the PUP are due to be cut by €50 next month as part of Government plans to begin winding down the emergency welfare payment before the spring of next year.