Labour Court rejects shift-premium claim for Dublin Airline Catering workers

The Labour Court recommended against the Services Industrial Professional Technical Union’s claim for higher shift allowances and Saturday and Sunday supplements for about 100 Dublin Airline Catering Limited workers. The recommendation was dated 27 September 1993. The union sought allowances of up to 50% for permanent night work, plus Saturday and Sunday supplements of £6.50 and £8.50. The company said the claim would raise costs while it faced financial difficulties and competition. The Court found the claim would increase costs and could not recommend it under the Programme for Economic and Social Progress.