Labour Court recommends three-year pay deal for 300 Uniphar operatives

The Labour Court recommended a three-year pay package for 300 General Operatives at Uniphar, dating its recommendation 1 August 2023. The proposed increases are 5% from 1 January 2023, 2.5% from 1 January 2024 and 2% from 1 January 2025. The Court also recommended vouchers of €350 for 2023 and €250 in each of 2024 and 2025, calculated pro rata for part-time employees. The parties had negotiated to replace an agreement that expired on 31 December 2022. The Court noted a 3% difference between their final negotiating positions. The recommended agreement would expire on 31 December 2025.