Labour Court recommends extra 50p on tote rates

The Labour Court recommended that The Racing Board offer an additional 50 pence on the rates already offered to four grades of tote employees, covering six- and seven-race programmes and extended intervals. Its recommendation was signed on 4 May 1989. The Racing Board and Racing Board (Tote) Employees Association disputed pay, grading and employment conditions after the introduction of a computerised betting system. The Court said the negotiated terms were generally fair and reasonable.