Labour Court recommends phased £4-a-week increases at Siemens

In 1987, the Labour Court recommended two phased pay increases for Siemens Limited’s electrical assembly workers in its dispute with the Marine Port and General Workers’ Union. The recommendation was signed on 4 March 1987. The Court recommended an increase of 3% or £4 a week, whichever was greater, from 1 June 1986 and a further increase on the same basis from 1 December 1986. The agreement was to expire on 31 May 1987. It did not recommend an additional adjustment to basic rates. The union had sought an extra £10 a week, saying the workers’ pay was low compared with similar jobs. Siemens said the rates were not out of line and higher increases could threaten its meter assembly operation.