SIPTU serves pay claims

THE country’s largest trade union, SIPTU yesterday revealed it had served claims on up to 15 national companies, and dozens more on employers at local level, seeking cost of living pay increases, or above, where it feels that companies can afford to pay extra.

Among the companies being targeted by the union are Aer Lingus, Bord na gCon, Tesco, Diageo, plus a variety of national catering companies and chain stores.

The union started making the demands after the collapse of the national pay talks at the start of the month.