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04/08/2008
Union Blames Retail Pay Talks' Collapse On Employers
The Irish trade union representing retail workers has slammed employers groups for creating an unrest that subsequently ended national pay talks.
Mandate has pledged to continue lobbying on behalf of its members, citing rising living costs and energy bills as the main argument for a wage increase.
The unions said low paid workers are bearing the brunt of spirally household expenses and cannot wait any longer for a pay rise.
Talks between the union and employers broke down at the weekend, following social partnership negotiations.
Mandate refused the offer of a timetable for pay increases, which would span over 18 months.
Talks are expected to resume between both sides at the end of this month.
Mandate Assistant General Secretary Linda Tanham said the Irish Business and Employers Confederation (Ibec) was completely aware of the consequences of future talks faltering.
Ms Tanham said: "Mandate will be preparing pay claims with immediate effect following the failure of the national wage talks at the weekend.
"Our members cannot afford to wait any longer because there is an urgent need for lower paid workers to receive a pay increase ahead of the increases in gas and electricity this winter so we need to begin proceedings as soon as possible.
"By telling their members not to engage in local collective bargaining they are laying the foundations for serious industrial unrest in this country.
"They must behave in a responsible manner especially when you consider they were a key part of why the negotiations failed," she added.
(PR/JM)
Mandate has pledged to continue lobbying on behalf of its members, citing rising living costs and energy bills as the main argument for a wage increase.
The unions said low paid workers are bearing the brunt of spirally household expenses and cannot wait any longer for a pay rise.
Talks between the union and employers broke down at the weekend, following social partnership negotiations.
Mandate refused the offer of a timetable for pay increases, which would span over 18 months.
Talks are expected to resume between both sides at the end of this month.
Mandate Assistant General Secretary Linda Tanham said the Irish Business and Employers Confederation (Ibec) was completely aware of the consequences of future talks faltering.
Ms Tanham said: "Mandate will be preparing pay claims with immediate effect following the failure of the national wage talks at the weekend.
"Our members cannot afford to wait any longer because there is an urgent need for lower paid workers to receive a pay increase ahead of the increases in gas and electricity this winter so we need to begin proceedings as soon as possible.
"By telling their members not to engage in local collective bargaining they are laying the foundations for serious industrial unrest in this country.
"They must behave in a responsible manner especially when you consider they were a key part of why the negotiations failed," she added.
(PR/JM)
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