EMPLOYERS and unions involved in the electricians’ strike have been invited to the Labour Court this morning to try and resolve the nationwide dispute.

THE first signs of a possible resolution in the dispute between electrical contractors and electricians appeared last night as employers looked set to take their demand for a 10% pay cut in the industry off the table.

ELECTRICAL employers have warned ongoing strike action by electricians could lead to an influx of rogue operators into the industry paying a fraction of the agreed rates.

THE Labour Court began hearing an application by a group of electrical contractors for the abolition of pay increases due to 10,000 electricians due under a registered employment agreement (REA).

The Association of Electrical Contractors in Ireland has called on the Government to ensure all contractors comply with agreed pay rates for electricians.