Labour Court recommends changes to Coillte lay-off plan for 156 forestry workers

The Labour Court recommended that Coillte Teo postpone proposed temporary lay-offs of 156 forestry workers for a month, consider volunteers first, review the situation monthly and limit any lay-off to six months. It also recommended raising the voluntary lay-off payment from £120 to £140. The recommendation was signed on 21 July 1992. SIPTU opposed compulsory lay-offs, while Coillte cited falling timber industry revenue and a lack of productive work. The Court said the parties should continue discussions about labour costs and more secure employment.