Labour Court recommends Irish Press journalists return to 4.5-shift roster

In 1992, the Labour Court recommended that Irish Press Newspapers Limited and the National Union Of Journalists return journalists to a five-attendance, 4.5-shift roster while they negotiated new arrangements. The recommendation was signed on 3 December 1992. The union sought a four-shift pattern and improved working conditions. The Court cited the company's financial position and concerns about applying a rigid roster across its three titles, recommending that staff return to the 4.5-shift roster pending agreement.