GSE 13-20 Proposed Pay Increase – eir
16/December/2020
Description
Please find attached a proposed agreement negotiated between the Union and the Company on pay increases for our members employed in eir.
For the first time the pay proposals apply not just to our graded members but also to members in the following work areas:
• SOMs
• FLMs
• Former Apprentices (within Openeir)
• Retail (shop) staff
• Call Centres
• ITPP (CIO and CTO only)
• FOTS
Including these members in our pay negotiations for the first time is a significant win for the CWU and our members in eir.
(Note -The company informed us that PC members will also receive the increases that will include the option of the DB transition payment where it applies).
As a result, the pay proposal which provides for a 6% increase over three years (2% per year) will be applied in different ways for each group. The details of this are explained in the attached document which you are encouraged to read carefully.
As part of the pay proposals the company and the union have agreed to review and amend the sick leave policy which is included in the attached also.
The National Executive Council (NEC) of the union has discussed the offer and has recommended its acceptance. They believe that with the economy in recession and with the continued uncertainty arising from the effects of Covid-19, that securing a pay increase now for our members is the best course of action.
Therefore, I sincerely ask that you study the documentation carefully and that you cast your ballot in support of this pay proposal which will ensure that our members in eir improve their pay over the coming years. The deadline for the return of ballots is 12 noon, Friday, December 4th.