Labour Court does not recommend bonus increase sought by workers at Newmarket Co-operative

The Labour Court did not recommend the Irish Transport And General Workers Union’s claim for a higher annual bonus for about 47 workers at Newmarket Co-Operative Creameries Limited. The recommendation was signed on 9 August 1988. The union sought a full 4% bonus, arguing that workers understood the existing 2% payment to be interim and that other local co-operatives paid 4%. Newmarket Co-Operative Creameries Limited said trading conditions were difficult, its surplus had been below the industry norm and the requested increase would cost an estimated £9,500, with possible further annual costs of about £4,000. The Court did not recommend conceding the claim in the circumstances.