26/10/2015

Aldi Announces Minimum Wage Increase

Supermarket chain Aldi has announced that it will increase its minimum rate of pay to €11.50 per hour.

Announcing the new rate of pay, which will come into affect on 01 February, 2016, Aldi Ireland said the chain has enjoyed a significant sustained sales growth and store expansion.

The company has also announced plans to recruit more than 400 additional staff throughout 2016.

(MH/CD)

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