SIPTU members are to support a protest march in support of the Dunnes Stores workers' struggle for decent jobs on Saturday, 6th June.

The protest march will begin in Merrion Square, Dublin 2, with workers and supporters assembling at 1.00 p.m. The march will conclude with a rally outside Dunnes Stores head office, Georges Street, Dublin 2.

SIPTU Organiser, Derek Casserly, said: “Management at Dunnes Stores confirmed the concession of the pay claim to staff on Tuesday, 12th May. While this 3% annual pay rise is important for staff the company has yet to accept that they require certainty regarding their working hours.

“A pay increase will improve hourly pay rates but as our members’ hours can be reduced by management and there is no guarantee they will see the benefit of this increase in their pay packets.”

SIPTU representatives are currently undertaking a series of meetings around the country with members in Dunnes Stores. At these meetings, members are being briefed on a Labour Court recommendation issued last week in relation to their claim for the implementation of secure contracts which guarantee their weekly earnings.