SIPTU and the Irish Federation of University Teachers (IFUT) have today (Thursday, 2nd December) confirmed that union members working in the Royal College of Surgeons Ireland (RCSI) have accepted new pay proposals by an overwhelming majority. The agreement, which will run until September 2024, provides for an annual 2.5% increase on basic pay for all staff earning less than €100,000 with a minimum payment of €1,500 in the first year. The first phase of the increases, which is retrospective to 1st October 2021, will be paid this month. SIPTU Organiser, Aideen Carberry, said: “This new three-year agreement guarantees our RCSI members increases in pay and job security. The fact that this agreement was reached locally is a testament to the resolve of union representatives to work collectively for the benefit of all members in the workplace.” IFUT Deputy General Secretary, Miriam Hamilton, said: “We are delighted to have concluded this deal, after months of negotiations, on behalf of all our members in the RCSI. Our members have demonstrated enormous flexibility, co-operation and tremendous goodwill throughout the pandemic. This pay deal provides income certainty for our members in the face of uncertain times.” SIPTU Organiser, Cathie Shiels, said: “The results of this agreement speak for themselves and make clear the value of trade union membership.”
Pay proposals accepted by union members in the Royal College of Surgeons Ireland
