Labour Court recommends Celtic Media Group and Unite discuss productivity measures

The Labour Court recommended that Celtic Media Group and Unite discuss productivity measures equivalent to 5% of payroll costs after the company proposed a 10% pay cut for Unite members. The recommendation was signed on 25 June 2012. Unite argued that earlier changes and staff reductions had already produced savings, and that workers should not face further cuts while their pension entitlements had fallen. Celtic Media Group cited financial challenges, reduced bonuses and overtime, and a 10% pay cut for management since 2009. The Court recommended that the parties complete their discussions within six weeks.