The Labour Court recommended implementing Henniges Elastomers Ireland GmbH’s proposals for flexibility and interchangeability after workers rejected proposals on shift changes and flexibility in a ballot. The recommendation was dated 18 February 1997. The dispute involved about 400 workers. The Court recommended immediate discussions between the company and the Services Industrial Professional Technical Union on shift patterns and profit sharing, with agreement sought by 30 June 1997. It also recommended reviewing progress in July.