In 1989, the Labour Court did not recommend conceding the Union of Construction, Allied Trades and Technicians and Irish Transport And General Workers' Union's claim for an eating-on-site allowance with an 8am start. The recommendation was signed on 28 September 1989. The unions sought the allowance for about 30 craftsmen and mates, who were willing to accept a shorter lunch break but wanted to keep their 8am start. Galway County Council proposed an 8.30am start, and the Court considered this reasonable because most council workers began then.
Labour Court rejects unions' claim for Galway County Council eating-on-site allowance terms
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