13 March 2008 Edition
Triumph after three-week strike at Novum
Gerry Lynch, SIPTU branch organiser, said that the return-to-work formula accepted by both sides included agreement in principle to the retention of the ‘last-in first-out’ method in respect of temporary lay-offs, compensation for those who were laid-off out of turn, and the option of a week’s pay for those who were on strike to help alleviate any financial hardship incurred to be paid back over a six-month period.