Sun, 14 Jul, 2013 02:39:45 AM Construction, cleaning, restaurants companies accused of paying under-wage FTimes-STT Report, July 14
Finnish Trade Union (SAK) and Service Trade Union (PAM) representatives made the demand a day after the Finance Minister Jutta Urpilainen, in a column published on the website of MTV3 on Friday, suggested that the underpayments of wages should be brought under criminal act to ensure punishment. The minister suggested for a provision for realizing fine from the under-payer as punishment. The trade union leaders hailed the minister and said proper measures should be taken immediately to enact a law to ensure workers’ rights.
“Under payment of wages is endangering the workers income, which also depriving the society of taxes and other benefits,” said Nikolas, adding that under waging is very common in construction, cleaning and restaurant sectors. Service Trade Union (PAM) president Ann Selin said she is very happy with the suggestion made by the minister. “Every year PAM deals with hundreds of cases where the workers are paid too little,” said Selin. More News
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