SHOPFLOOR MANDATE TRADE UNION
JULY 2017
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Mandate wins pay increases and more... MANDATE has secured a raft of pay deals for our members employed in a number of large retail companies ranging between 2% and 4% with durations of between 12 and 24 months. It is important to note that all of the deals prioritised the payment of annual increments and the progressive development of banded hours frameworks. As a result, many members have increased their earnings in excess of the percentage headline increases. Importantly, no concessions were given for the deals won. Further pay proposals are pending in SuperValu (MOPI) and Debenhams. Following a pay claim served by the union, Tesco paid out 2% with
outstanding elements of the claim referred to a third party for adjudication. A pay claim was also lodged with Dunnes which is also likely to require a third party adjudication. Assistant General Secretary Gerry Light told Shopfloor: “These successes demonstrate clear evidence that trade union collective bargaining with employers delivers for our members. We appreciate the fact that security of earnings and income is a priority for our members hence the prioritisation of banded hours and annual increments as integral parts of any pay claim with an employer. Retail workers deserve a pay rise and better terms and conditions – and we aim to deliver.”
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