Labour Court recommends Murphy & O'Connor's 5% pay offer

In 1987, the Labour Court recommended that the Irish Transport and General Workers' Union accept Murphy & O'Connor Limited's offer of a 5% pay increase over 13 months for the 27th wage round. The recommendation was signed on 11 December 1987. The union had sought a 9% increase over 12 months, citing higher rates at local competitors and increased productivity. Murphy & O'Connor Limited said its offer matched settlements elsewhere in its group and that the building-sector recession constrained its ability to pay more. The Court considered the company's offer reasonable and recommended its acceptance.