Above inflation pay rises have been secured by Union members in many workplaces organised by SIPTU Wholesale, Retail, Distribution and Related Sector, in recent months.
The deals concluded include Primark for 55 cents on basic pay for first 10 months (21st April 2024-20th February 2025), followed by 50 cents on basic pay for 11 months (21st February 2025-20th January 2026);
Marks & Spencers, which includes a 3% pay increase each year for 2024 and 2025. Similar deals were concluded with Fingal Aviation, MDL/MUTEC, Chadwicks, Calor Gas and Martin Brower.
SIPTU Organiser, Myles Worth, said: “Several of our recent pay deals also included other benefits including tax-free €1,000 vouchers, subsidies for healthcare and extra leave days. What is clear from these pay rises is that it pays to be organised in our Union.”