SIPTU members at Bord na Móna’s Edenderry Power Plant voted unanimously to accept a significant three-year pay deal, marking an important step in securing clarity on pay progression and reinforcing commitments around workplace engagement.
The agreement, which runs from April 2025 to March 2028, includes a 3.75% increase in Year 1, another 3.75% in Year 2, and a 3.5% rise in Year 3. It applies to all roles in Bands A, B, B1, and B2, as previously outlined under collective agreements.
Negotiators from both sides acknowledged the challenges of operating in the electricity market, where volatility demands flexibility to ensure plant availability. As part of the deal, employees have committed to maintaining this flexibility while the company confirmed there will be no cost-increasing claims for the duration of the agreement.
Any matters relating to ongoing change will be dealt with through established industrial relations processes, ensuring balance between operational needs and protections for staff.
The agreement also provides for continuous engagement, with monthly meetings between management and workers forming a key part of communication.
SIPTU Sector Organiser, Ted Kenny, said: “This deal strengthens industrial stability within Bord na Móna and provides long-term certainty for employees as the company continues to adapt to Ireland’s evolving energy landscape. All staff who have transferred from Bord na Móna Land and Habitats into employment at the Edenderry Power Plant will also receive these pay increases.”