In 1988, the Labour Court recommended that University College Dublin concede the Federated Workers Union Of Ireland’s claim to restore hourly pay rates for about 35 tutors and senior tutors. The recommendation was signed on 11 July 1988.
The College had reduced senior tutor rates from £13.65 to £10.36 and tutor rates from £10.96 to £8.24 when renewing contracts. It said the changes were intended to preserve tutorial and demonstration services after a cut in its grant.
The union said the cuts were made without consultation, treated tutors unfairly compared with other College staff and breached the Agreement on Pay in the Public Service. The Court found that the reductions were contrary to that agreement and recommended conceding the union’s claim.