Labour Court declines to recommend written union agreement

In 1988, the Labour Court did not recommend requiring Santry Engineering Limited to sign a written agreement with Manufacturing Science Finance. The recommendation was dated 24 October 1988. The union had sought recognition, a procedural agreement and reinstatement for a worker on lay-off. The company said it was willing to discuss grievances and collective-bargaining issues with the union but opposed a formal written agreement. The Court noted the company was not refusing recognition or collective bargaining and considered a written agreement unnecessary given the small number of workers.