Dunnes Stores workers submit 'life-changing' pay claim

Workers are seeking a new pay scale which would see those on the lowest point with a 7.7% hourly pay increase and those on the top with a 7.9% increase

The claim seeks to address a number of concerns including significant pay increases, additional annual leave days, changes to the sick-pay scheme and fully paid maternity and paternity leave. Picture: Billy Higgins

Dunnes Stores workers have lodged what is being described as a life-changing pay claim.

The claim, lodged on Wednesday, seeks to address a number of concerns including significant pay increases, additional annual leave days, changes to the sick-pay scheme and fully paid maternity and paternity leave.