Following intensive negotiations at the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC), we advise that SIPTU has secured a set of proposals which will now be put forward for your consideration.
These proposals, brokered by the WRC, mark a step forward in our campaign for fair pay and conditions.
At a glance:
- A total increase in pay of 9.25% with a 2.5% rise backdated to October 2024 and a further 6.75% in staged rises up until October 2026.
- Future pay increases will be linked to any successor to the Public Service Agreement, ensuring members’ pay keeps pace with public sector workers.
- A data-gathering exercise will be conducted to tackle ongoing low pay issues within the sector.
Full details of the proposals are available HERE.
Our Next Steps:
A consultation process with members will now begin, followed by a ballot which will allow you to have a say on the proposals.
We are currently finalising the details of this process and will share them with you shortly.
In the meantime, if you have any questions, please reach out to your local SIPTU Organiser or continue to visit www.siptu.ie/health for more information.
Out of Scope:
While we welcome the progress made, we are deeply disappointed that the Government has excluded some of our members’ organisations from this process due to their funding arrangements.
This means that certain organisations are “out of scope” and will not have access to the additional funding required to implement these proposals.
We firmly reject the Government’s approach, which we see as an attempt at divide and rule. Rest assured, we will not leave any member behind.
We will be engaging directly with all members in Section 39 organisations to discuss our next steps in the fight for pay justice.