Labour Court urges Bank Of Ireland talks on Bank Assistants’ pay and prospects

In 1993, the Labour Court recommended priority negotiations between Bank Of Ireland and the Irish Bank Officials Association over Bank Assistants’ pay and career prospects. The recommendation was dated 30 April 1993. The association sought parity with Bank Officials, citing lower pay and limited career prospects. The Court recognised employees’ concerns but was not satisfied that the claim should be granted as made. It urged both sides to negotiate performance-related pay proposals, with further dispute-resolution steps if they reached an impasse.