More than 1,600 Dunnes workers demand pay increase and improved contracts
More than 1,600 Dunnes Stores workers have signed a petition in support of a significant pay and benefits claim lodged by Mandate Trade Union on behalf of their members in the company.
This full pay and benefits claim includes:
- A pay increase of €1.75 per hour for all Dunnes workers.
- Increased Annual Leave for all staff.
- Longer Paid Sick Leave.
- Full-Time Jobs and additional hours for existing staff.
- Fair Scheduling.
- Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave.
Mandate Trade Union has written to senior management in Dunnes Stores explaining the urgency in relation to the claim: Lorraine O’Brien, Interim Assistant General Secretary said: “The petition is a clear indication of the strong desire amongst the workforce for a fair and immediate resolution to the pay claim.”
She added: “The petition is not merely a list of signatures; it represents the voices of 1600 Dunnes workers who are calling on the company to acknowledge and address their legitimate concerns.
“Our members firmly believe that Dunnes Stores, as a leading retailer and responsible employer, should align itself with the progressive approaches taken by other retailers in matters related to employee pay and benefits. These enhancements are not just crucial for the well-being and retention of staff but are also instrumental in fostering a positive and productive work environment.”
Ms O’Brien explained the delay in delivering the petition to Dunnes Head Office this year:
“We had initially planned to hand-deliver these petitions on 21st November 2023 as we have done in past campaigns. However, considering the recent bereavement within the family of the company’s owners, we decided to postpone this action as a mark of respect. We extend our condolences to the family during this difficult time.”
Full letter to Dunnes below…