SIPTU members, along with their colleagues in the other transport unions, have voted by 62% to 38% to accept a Labour Court recommendation on wage increases at the public bus company that will see basic pay rises of 3.5% and 3.25% over the next two years.
SIPTU Organiser, Andrew Quigley, said: “This has been a long road for our members in striking a new pay deal with management which goes someway to addressing the rising cost of living and respects the essential services provided by Bus Éireann workers.
“The deal is for two years backdated to 1st January 2025. The first backdated pay rise is of 3.5% with a second one on 1st January 2026 of 3.25%.
These are both above the estimated rate of inflation and there is also an additional one off payment this year of a €500 voucher included in the agreement.”
SIPTU Sector Organiser, John Murphy, said: “This deal came after several months of negotiations with management. In this process we were assisted by the Workplace Relations Commission and the Labour Court. This is a good deal for transport workers who provide a vital service to communities across the country.”