Dublin: The vast majority of government and public sector unions have given their endorsement to the forthcoming implementation of the salary reform agreement negotiated with the government. This marks a significant development as the previous contract, which had garnered momentum, concluded on December 31, 2023. The proposed contract is slated to be effective from January 2024 to June 2026.
Following negotiations facilitated by the Workplace Relations Commission in January, an agreement was reached with the government. The agreement stipulates a wage increase of 10.25% over a span of two and a half years. Notably, the agreement includes provisions for a wage hike of up to 17.3% for low-wage earners.
Key unions such as INMO, FORSA, SIPTU, the Irish National Teachers’ Organisation (INTO), the Association of Secondary Teachers in Ireland, the Teachers’ Union of Ireland (ASTI), and the Prison Officers’ Association have all voted in favour of the pay deal.
The Public Services Committee of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU) is set to deliberate on these endorsements on Monday. Should the pay deal receive approval from the ICTU Public Services Committee, the salary increase will be implemented without delay.
The initial phase of the salary increase, comprising a 2.25% raise, is scheduled to be disbursed to employees starting from January 1. Approximately €3.6 billion has been allocated for the execution of the salary agreement.
The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation reported that a majority of its members expressed favour for the proposed pay rise in a recent poll.
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