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Proposed refinery strike suspended
Summary
In late October 2019, a planned strike by engineering workers at the Aughinish Alumina refinery was halted after the dispute was referred to the Labour Court. The strike, which had been voted on by workers over pay and allowances, was set to begin later that week. Employers Murphy International Ltd (MIL) had initiated High Court proceedings seeking an injunction to stop the strike, arguing it could shut down the refinery. After out‑of‑court talks between legal teams, the High Court case was struck out. Both parties agreed to suspend the industrial action and refer the matter to the Labour Court, where it is expected to be heard next month. The resolution followed MIL's earlier claim that the union's secret ballot was invalid and that no valid trade dispute existed under the 1990 Industrial Relations Act. The suspension was intended to prevent potential shutdown of refinery operations and protect the interests of MIL, its workers, and the refinery's stakeholders.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Proposed refinery strike suspended. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision
When:
- 2019-10-23 Publication
Places mentioned
- High Court
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