Labour Court disallowed union appeal over CNM1 post at St. Otterans Hospital

In 2003, the Labour Court disallowed a union appeal over a worker’s bid for a CNM1 post at St. Otterans Hospital, affirming the Rights Commissioner’s recommendation against the claim. The decision was dated 18 June 2003. The union argued that delays in interviewing candidates had affected the worker’s chance of appointment. Management said posts were filled under agreed criteria and the worker did not have enough service to rank high enough for appointment by seniority. The Court found that the application closing date had been extended by agreement with the worker’s trade union.