Joan Collins (Dublin South Central, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I support this amendment, which is important. Dunnes Stores workers went on strike in 2015 looking for the Secure Hours - Better Future charter. This included the look-back and the banded hours. It is important that this legislation go through as quickly as possible.

I saw the letter IBEC sent expressing its concerns and the implications of proposed banded-hours legislation. This legislation is putting it up to employers to deliver for workers. It would actually give security to workers in the retail sector, including Dunnes Stores workers, and the capacity to increase their hours over time. I support this amendment because it is important that the period be no longer than six months.

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