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Mandate has accused Tesco Ireland of refusing to collectively bargain and instead imposing what it described as inadequate pay awards on workers

Mandate holds protests over Tesco pay deal

Members of the Mandate trade union have launched a series of public protests accusing Tesco Ireland of refusing to provide an adequate pay increase and of denying workers their right to be represented by their trade union.

Business • 12 Dec 24

The minimum wage is currently €12.70 per hour, however legislation allows employers to pay young workers an age-based sub-minimum rate.

Is it fair for young people to be paid less than adults?

Legislation allows employers in Ireland to pay those under 20 less than their older colleagues - but is this fair?

Business • 28 Jul 24

Union members will now be balloted on the pay deal

Unions and PTSB agree 4.7% pay deal at WRC

The Financial Services Union (FSU) said it and PTSB, in addition to the Mandate trade union, have reached a set of pay proposals following talks at the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC).

Business • 19 Apr 24

The Mandate trade union's press officer has launched a legal claim against his employer at the WRC

Mandate press officer accuses bosses of penalisation

The Mandate trade union's press officer has launched a legal claim against his employer, accusing them of penalisation and unlawful pay deductions.

Business • 14 Nov 23

Mandate said legislative change is needed to allow employees to increase their working hours where they are available

Many retail staff earning below €451 per week - Mandate

Nearly two-thirds of retail workers are earning less than €451 per week, new research from the Mandate trade union shows.

Business • 15 Feb 23

Mandate calls for support for its 'Respect for Retail Workers' campaign

Calls for public to respect retail workers

The Mandate Trade Union is calling on members of the public to respect retail workers during the busy Christmas shopping season.

Business • 22 Nov 22

The Mandate trade union represents 30,000 workers - mostly across the retail sector

Mandate wants new retail staff to get Living Wage

The Mandate trade union is calling for the immediate introduction of the living wage of €12.90 an hour as an entry point for all workers in retail, with higher rates for longer serving staff.

Business • 04 Apr 22

The Mandate trade union had lodged the pay claim with Dunnes in March 2020 at the beginning of the Covid pandemic

Dunnes Stores workers win 10% pay increase

Almost 10,000 workers in Dunnes Stores have seen a 10% increase in their pay today after the retail group conceded a claim from members of Mandate Trade Union.

Business • 23 Dec 21

The Mandate trade union represents 30,000 workers in the retail sector

Mandate urges respect and support for shop workers

The Mandate Trade Union has called on customers to respect essential frontline workers, including those working in shops in what is the most stressful time of the year.

Business • 07 Dec 21

Debenhams' workers have been picketing the 11 stores around the country

'Significant progress' but no deal yet in Debenhams row

The liquidator of Debenhams has cautioned that while significant progress had been made in discussions with unions over the last few weeks, no settlement has yet been agreed.

Business • 04 Sep 20

Debenhams closed its Irish stores earlier this summer

Retailer seeking to reopen some Debenhams stores

The liquidator of the Debenhams Irish operation KPMG has said another retailer is seeking to reopen a number of the stores, and if successful, it could save hundreds of jobs.

Business • 14 Aug 20

The Debenhams liquidation will cost 1,500 jobs in Ireland

Mandate calls for intervention in Debenhams liquidation

The Mandate trade union, which represents retail workers, has called on the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection Regina Doherty to appoint an authorised officer to intervene in the liquidation of the Irish operation of the Debenhams retail chain.

News • 20 May 20

Debenhams employs up to 2,000 people here both directly and indirectly through in-store concessions

Debenhams to put Irish operations into liquidation

Department store Debenhams has said it is planning to place its Irish operations into liquidation.

Business • 09 Apr 20

The 10% premium payment brings Dunnes in line with other retailers including Aldi and Tesco

Dunnes Stores agree to pay workers Covid-19 premium

Management in Dunnes Stores have confirmed the company will pay workers a 10% Covid-19 premium payment backdated to March 9.

Business • 30 Mar 20

A decision was issued last Friday by the Workplace Relations Commission

Compensation paid to Paddy Power staff over breaks

Almost €100,000 in compensation has been paid to staff working in Paddy Power bookmaker shops following the company's concession that they had been denied rest breaks.

Business • 10 Jul 19

Mandate says the refusal of the company to allow workers representation has left it with no alternative but to strike

Arklow TK Maxx workers set to strike over conditions

TK Maxx workers in the Arklow store who are represented by Mandate Trade Union are set to strike on Saturday 7 July in response to what the union describes as "the company's refusal to accept a Labour Court recommendation".

Leinster • 02 Jul 18

Mandate Trade Union called on all employers in Ireland to close in order to protect the health and safety of their staff

Ophelia forces many companies to close

Tesco and Supermac's were among a number of employers to close today due to Ophelia.

Business • 16 Oct 17

Mandate Trade Union