Labour Court recommends RBS recognise IBOA at Parkgate Street

The Labour Court recommended that Royal Bank Of Scotland recognise Iboa Members In RBS Parkgate Street, Dublin for collective bargaining and agree a framework. The recommendation was signed on 28 August 2009. IBOA said it represented a majority of employees at the site and that they wanted collective representation. Royal Bank Of Scotland argued there was no clear desire for union involvement, though employees could join a union individually and raise concerns through its grievance policy or open-door approach. The Court accepted IBOA’s assurances about its members’ support and noted that the bank already recognised unions in Ireland and the UK. It also recommended that the bank engage with IBOA about concerns raised on behalf of its members.