In 1988, the Labour Court recommended calculating annual leave for 36 Nenagh Textile Mills Limited workers in proportion to the time they actually worked, based on their previously agreed 20-day entitlement. The recommendation was signed on 7 March 1988. The Irish Transport And General Workers' Union sought 20 days of leave regardless of short-time working, citing established practice. The company said its difficult trading position made it unable to afford unearned costs. The Court recommended pro-rating leave against the 20-day entitlement by reference to actual time worked.