Labour Court recommends external appeal in GE Energy Ireland grievance dispute

The Labour Court recommended that Ge Energy Ireland Ltd and a worker agree on an external appeal of the worker’s workplace grievances. The appeal outcome would be final and binding. The union said shift changes were introduced without agreement or consultation and alleged bullying and harassment after the worker questioned them. The company said it had investigated the grievances under its procedures. The Court noted that the internal process had been completed and the union did not claim it was unfair or deficient; the worker remained aggrieved because he disagreed with its outcome. The Court recommended that the parties agree on an appeal officer and terms of reference, and said it would nominate an officer if they could not agree. The recommendation was signed on 13 November 2015.