Labour Court rejects union claim for extra pay for trainee operatives

In 1987, the Labour Court rejected the Irish Transport and General Workers' Union's appeal for extra pay for Millex Limited operatives who trained colleagues. The recommendation was signed on 4 December 1987. The union sought the grade 4 rate for grade 5 and 6 operatives during training, arguing that the role brought added responsibility. Millex said the operatives were not responsible for trainees' progress or mistakes. The Court accepted there was an element of responsibility but did not recommend additional payment, finding that transferring experience and information to trainees did not warrant it.