FAI and SIPTU to hold pay talks at WRC

Brian O'Donovan Brian O'Donovan | 05-10 00:15

SIPTU members in the Football Association of Ireland (FAI) will attend a meeting with management at the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) tomorrow in a bid to resolve a dispute over pay and union recognition.

The union said it seeking a basic two-year pay proposal, similar to workers in comparable sectors, as well as pension restoration.

SIPTU said its pay proposals reflect the financial situation of the FAI of which it said it is very conscious.

"The FAI has negotiated collectively with referees, the Professional Footballers Association of Ireland and the women of the senior national team, so what the staff are simply asking for is equal treatment," said FAI Football Development Officer and SIPTU Shop Steward, Paul Keogh.

"We are hopeful that tomorrow's discussions will be fruitful so staff can fully focus on developing football at all levels in this country which is the main purpose of the FAI," Mr Keogh said.

The FAI said it would not be commenting ahead of tomorrow’s talks.

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