Labour Court rejects Irish Press staffing claim and seeks revised holiday roster

In 1994, the Labour Court did not recommend restoring Irish Press Limited's press department to 50 staff or granting the union's Saturday-night holiday claim as made. The recommendation was signed on 9 August 1994. Services Industrial Professional Technical Union said staffing had fallen to 47 because three workers were on income continuance and sought a full week off during winter and spring holidays. The Court said the staffing claim was not soundly based. On the holiday roster, it urged management to consider a revised union proposal that would provide full weeks off while maintaining the 35-hour week and required staffing levels, at no additional cost.