Labour Court recommends 1% pay increase at Eagle Star

In 1997, the Labour Court recommended a 1% pay increase at Eagle Star Insurance Company for 200 administrative employees represented by Manufacturing, Science, Finance. The union sought a 3% increase under the Programme for Economic and Social Progress. The Court also recommended accepting working hours of 8.30am to 5.30pm and holding further discussions on the balance of the 3% within eight weeks. If no agreement was reached, the Court said it was prepared to review the discussions and issue a further recommendation at the parties’ request.