Labour Court recommends 3% Texaco wage increase for six months

In a recommendation signed on 31 December 1987, the Labour Court recommended a 3% increase over six months for Texaco (Ireland) Limited's clerical workers, sales representatives and operational supervisors. The Court amended the company's accepted conciliation offer of 2.5% over seven months. The Irish Transport And General Workers' Union had sought a 5% increase over 12 months, arguing that the workers should receive the same settlement as operative colleagues. Texaco said its offer reflected the previous wage round, trading conditions and the need to keep the groups broadly aligned.