‘There are staff in local supermarkets earning more than people in childcare sector’, says early years educator
Avril Green, Chairperson of SIPTU Big Start National Committee in Claremorris, Mayo. Photo: Michael Mc Laughlin
Anne-Marie Walsh
Avril Green believes early years educators should be on pay scales that are comparable with those of teachers.
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