The Labour Court recommended a 16.25% pay increase over four years for 132 Operatives at Danone Nutricia’s Macroom site, along with changes to annual leave and pension arrangements. The recommendation was signed on 19 February 2026. SIPTU sought a 16.5% pay rise and improved benefits. Danone Nutricia said its pay and conditions were strong and the claim was excessive. The Court recommended pay increases of 5% from 1 January 2024, 4% from 1 January 2025, 3.75% from 1 January 2026 and 3.5% from 1 January 2027. It also recommended a 4.5 multiplier for annual leave and voluntary employer pension contributions of 10% after five years for a 5% employee contribution. It made no recommendation on bonuses and called for a joint review of local engagement.
Labour Court recommends 16.25% four-year pay rise for Danone Nutricia workers
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