Labour Court sends Portobello College recognition dispute back to talks

In 2001, the Labour Court recommended that Portobello College and the Services Industrial Professional Technical Union resume discussions through the Labour Relations Commission Advisory Service on union recognition and outstanding matters. The union sought representation for members on employment matters, while the college pointed to its staff handbook and forum. The Court said the relevant Code of Practice procedures had not been fully exhausted and recommended further talks. If no agreement was reached by 30 June 2001, it said the dispute should return to the Court. The recommendation was signed on 23 May 2001.