SIPTU received a revised pay proposal from the Dublin-based home care provider, Trinity Home Care following intensive engagement with the organisation’s management.
The proposal represents progress in the ongoing discussions to resolve the current pay dispute. The proposal has the potential to deliver substantial financial gains for members of over 10%. It also includes increases to the Night Allowance for those who provide this service between 5.00pm and 10.00pm.
Change in the workers’ pay scales will result in members in their first five years of service benefiting from an annual increase. In line with established procedures, SIPTU will now be putting this proposal to members for their consideration through a formal ballot. To facilitate this democratic process, the planned industrial action has been placed on hold pending the outcome of the ballot.
SIPTU Organiser, Michelle Waller, said: “Following constructive engagement with management, a proposal has now been secured which represents meaningful progress for our members. Importantly, for some members, this could result in increases of over 10%, a significant development. It is only right that members are allowed to have their say on this proposal through a ballot.
She added: “SIPTU will be recommending that members carefully consider the proposal, and we will continue to support them throughout this process.”