14,000 Tesco workers win 2pc pay increase
Friday 25 April 2014Mandate Trade Union members in 147 Tesco stores across Ireland have today (Friday, 25th April 2014) voted by a margin of 88 percent in favour of a two percent pay increase at the supermarket chain.
The pay increase, which will affect more than 14,000 workers, will include a one percent payment backdated to March 1st this year with a further one percent due on September 7th.
Gerry Light, Mandate Assistant General Secretary said, “This pay deal, which includes no concessions from staff, is in recognition of the hard work our members do in Tesco and the valuable contribution they make to the ongoing success of the company.
“This is a very significant agreement coming from the biggest retail employer in the country and we very much see it as a benchmark for other retail employers in Ireland,” said Mr Light.
He added, “Recognising the fact that Tesco are facing many challenges in the marketplace, Tesco still see the value in giving their workers a pay increase and this is something other employers should take note of.”
It is estimated the pay increase will equate to between €400 and €700 for Tesco staff members.
