Labour Court rejects Novartis Ringaskiddy operator’s pay claim

The Labour Court did not recommend an increase in pay for a Novartis Ringaskiddy Engineering Stores Operator who took on additional responsibilities. The recommendation was signed on 20 June 2011. The Services Industrial Professional Technical Union said the worker assumed a more responsible role after a staffing review. Novartis Ringaskiddy said it offered him a salaried position with a 4.5% pay increase, which he declined. The Court found the claim for increased pay had not been substantiated, but recommended that the worker and his representative be consulted about ongoing changes in the Stores area.