Labour Court recommends union accept BRC McMahon’s 3% pay package

In 1995, the Labour Court recommended that the Services Industrial Professional Technical Union accept BRC McMahon Reinforcements Limited's proposed package, including a 3% pay increase. The recommendation set an implementation date of 1 January 1995 and was signed on 2 May 1995. The company offered the increase in exchange for removing wash-up time, holiday Mass time and Monday and Tuesday afternoon tea breaks, along with ongoing flexibility. The union sought a retrospective increase and raised concerns about the effects of removing those arrangements. The Court recommended accepting the company's package, noting its statement that washing-up and canteen facilities were being improved.