Professor of Industrial Relations and Human Resources Bill Roche and Assistant Professor in Human Resource Management and Employment Relations Valentina Paolucci joined the Office Block podcast team to discuss the following:

• What is happening wages and salaries in 2019? 
• What is the role of trade unions in setting pay in Ireland?
• Collective bargaining is the process where unions agree pay, terms and conditions with employers which apply across society. It leads to better outcomes for workers, and more equal societies. How does it work in practice? Why is it under strain in Europe?

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