Dunnes Stores Workers Secure 5% Pay Rise, But Mandate Seeks More

Dunnes Workers Score⁢ 5% pay Hike,But Union Pushes for More

Dublin,Ireland – Dunnes Stores workers are celebrating a 5% pay increase,a victory secured‍ by the Mandate ⁤trade union. While hailing the raise⁤ as a “positive step,” Mandate ⁤emphasizes that the fight for fair⁢ treatment isn’t over.

“This 5% increase is ⁢a win for Dunnes workers and a testament to what can be achieved when workers stand together,” said Jim Fuery, Interim Assistant General Secretary of Mandate. ⁣”It builds on‍ the progress we have ⁣made in recent ⁢years, which ⁢has delivered a cumulative 29% pay increase as 2020.”

However, Fuery stressed that key aspects of the union’s pay and benefits claim remain unresolved.

“There is still work⁢ to do to ensure that workers receive the full recognition and benefits they deserve,” he⁤ said.

Specifically, Mandate is calling on‍ Dunnes Stores to address the lack ⁤of progress on paid maternity and paternity⁢ leave. The union argues that these benefits are becoming standard in the competitive retail sector, with companies like Tesco Ireland recently ⁢announcing enhanced ‍leave packages for their employees.

Last month,Tesco Ireland unveiled⁣ a 3% pay increase for moast hourly workers,part of a €14 million investment in pay and benefits. The company also announced⁣ increases in paid ⁤maternity, adoptive, ‍and paternity⁢ leave.

Mandate,along with the SIPTU union,has criticized Tesco’s approach,accusing the company of refusing to engage in collective bargaining and instead imposing a pay award on workers. Tesco has denied these allegations.

Mandate has formally⁣ written to Dunnes Stores, expressing gratitude for the pay increase while urging the company to work collaboratively to address the⁢ outstanding issues in their claim. The union remains ⁤committed to securing fair treatment and thorough benefits for⁤ all dunnes Stores employees.

Dunnes Workers Score 5% Pay ⁤Hike, But Union Pushes for More

Dublin,‍ Ireland – After securing a 5% pay increase for Dunnes Stores workers, Mandate trade ⁢union emphasized that the fight for fair treatment is far‍ from over.

While celebrating the raise as “a positive step,” Jim Fuery, Interim assistant General Secretary of Mandate, stressed⁣ that key demands remain unmet.

“This 5% increase is a win for Dunnes workers and a testament to what⁢ can be achieved when workers stand together,” said Fuery. “It builds on the progress we have made in recent years, which has delivered a cumulative 29% pay⁢ increase as 2020.”

Though, Fuery highlighted the need for Dunnes Stores to address paid maternity and paternity ⁤leave, arguing⁤ that these benefits are becoming standard in the competitive retail sector. This⁤ call comes after Tesco Ireland announced enhanced leave⁣ packages for their employees alongside a 3% pay increase for most hourly workers.

Mandate,along with SIPTU,criticized Tesco’s approach,accusing the ⁤company of refusing collective bargaining and imposing a pay award on workers. These allegations were denied by Tesco.

In a formal letter to Dunnes Stores, Mandate ⁣expressed gratitude for the pay increase while urging the company to collaborate on addressing the outstanding issues ⁣in their ⁤claim.

The union ⁢remains committed to securing‍ fair treatment and thorough benefits for all Dunnes Stores ⁢employees.