In a national ballot, TUI members have voted by a margin of 82% to 18% to accept the Public Service Agreement 2024-2026.
TUI will now bring the result to a meeting of the ICTU Public Services Committee on Monday, 25th March.
Click here for the text of the agreement.
Click here for the TUI News ballot special that issued to members.
What pay increases does the proposed Agreement provide for?
The following pay increases will apply over the period of the proposed agreement:
2024
- A general round increase in annualised basic salary* for all public servants of 2.25% or €1,125, whichever is greater, from 1st January 2024
- A general round increase in annualised basic salary for all public servants of 1% on 1st June 2024
- A general round increase in annualised basic salary for all public servants of 1% or €500, whichever is greater, on 1st October 2024
2025
- A general round increase in annualised basic salary for all public servants of 2% or €1,000, whichever is greater, on 1st March 2025
- A general round increase in annualised basic salary for all public servants of 1% on 1st August 2025
- The first instalment of local bargaining** equivalent to 1% of the basic pay cost on 1st September 2025
2026
- A general round increase in annualised basic salary for all public servants of 1% or €500, whichever is greater, on 1st February 2026
- A general round increase in annualised basic salary for all public servants of 1% on 1st June 2026.
*Annualised basic salary includes allowances in the nature of pay
**What is local bargaining?
Under Section 4.2.1. of the proposed agreement, trade unions “may negotiate additional changes in rates of pay and/or conditions of employment up to a maximum of 3% of the basic pay cost, inclusive of allowances in the nature of pay, of the particular grade, group or category of employee or bargaining unit. This may include proposals involving changes in structures, work practices or other conditions of service.”
Detailed arrangements for local bargaining units will be agreed by the parties by 30 June 2024 and local negotiations within sectors concerning proposals will take place between July 2024 and June 2025.