Labour Court recommends bonus improvements and flexible breaks at Johnson and Johnson

In 1987, the Labour Court recommended bonus improvements for production workers at Johnson and Johnson (Ireland) Limited, alongside flexible breaks for the workforce. The recommendation was signed on 4 February 1987. The union had sought equal bonus rates for two groups of workers. The Court recommended the improvements and work-through breaks with flexible, staggered timings. Payment for staggering the morning break should cease, while a 30-minute lunch break should be paid at flat time rate. It also recommended that the union negotiate with management to establish a mutually acceptable downtime-monitoring system.