Industrial action by Bank of Ireland porters has been deferred pending a ballot of SIPTU members. The 250 porters, security and cleaning staff called off their proposed action after receiving a revised offer on their pension scheme. The offer, which will see staff get a pension worth two-thirds of their salary along with the State pension, has been recommended by SIPTU and should be worth an extra £80 a week in entitlements. The result of the ballot is due next week.
A similar dispute between workers and management at Allied Irish Banks is set for a Labour Court hearing next month.