Labour Court declines FLS Aerospace craftworkers' 30% pay claim

In 2003, the Labour Court did not recommend conceding the Flsa Craft Group Of Unions' 30% pay claim for craftworkers at FLS Aerospace (Irl) Limited. It recommended that the parties jointly explore cost-cutting measures that could fund cost-neutral pay improvements. The recommendation was signed on 15 December 2003. The unions said craftworkers' pay had fallen behind comparable Aer Lingus workers. The company cited past payments to workers and the need to remain competitive. The Court found the 30% catch-up claim was barred under the Programme for Prosperity and Fairness because it was cost-increasing.