Join the Save Jobs Campaign – Pledge Your Support
With so many businesses since the start of the year facing unaffordable increases in labour and compliance costs, ISME has decided to start a grassroots campaign among small businesses.
SaveJobs is being led by ISME (Irish Small to Medium Enterprises Association), supported by organisations such as CSNA and RGDATA.
You can sign your support below:
National Minimum Wage Reform
Calculation of the minimum wage must reflect the fact that 48% of the workforce are employed by public service or multinationals, which enjoy far higher wages than the rest of us. At a minimum, public sector pay must be disregarded from calculations. Future increases in the NMW must not exceed CPI.
Tax Reform
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The 8.8% rate of PRSI must apply to the entirety of the National Minimum Wage, currently €495.30 per week.
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The food service and grooming sectors require the permanent establishment of a 9% VAT rate.
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Our 23% standard VAT rate is too high and should revert to its historical 21% rate.
Industrial Relations Reform
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SMEs employ 60% of the workforce, but have no representation in industrial relations matters with Government.
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We require pro-rata representation on the Labour Employer Economic Forum (LEEF) and on the Low Pay Commission.
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All legislation affecting labour and overhead costs for SMEs must be subject to the SME Test and regulatory impact assessment.
