Labour Court recommends cost talks on Gardner Merchant union pay claim

In 1995, the Labour Court recommended further discussions between Gardner Merchant and the Services Industrial Professional Technical Union if either side found a way to offset or reduce the cost of the union's 3% pay claim under Clause 3 of the Programme for Economic and Social Progress. The recommendation was signed on 12 January 1995. The union sought the increase from 1 June 1992, citing worker cooperation and low pay; Gardner Merchant said it could not afford it amid competition and cost pressures.