Labour Court recommends against pension claim for Lakeland Dairies seasonal workers

The Labour Court recommended against conceding a claim by the Services Industrial Professional Technical Union for full pension credit for seasonal workers at Lakeland Dairies’ Monaghan plant. The recommendation was signed on 10 December 2001. The union sought a nine-month contribution period with a full 12-month pension element for about 20 workers. The Court cited the cost of employer contributions and back funding, and recommended that the parties discuss the scheme and its benefits with the workers, involving experts from both sides if possible.