The Communications Workers Union has called off its threat of industrial action at An Post following a Labour court recommendation aimed at resolving the dispute.
The union is to recommend that its members accept the terms of the Labour Court proposal which calls on the company to pay overdue national wage agreement increases.
The CWU said the labour court proposals could pave the way to end the long running dispute at the company.
An Post is considering the details of the recommendation, particularly the cost implications.
In a detailed proposal the court also made recommendations affecting changes to work practices for collection and delivery staff.
It also called on both sides to reactivate internal negotiating procedures which have been stalled throughout the dispute.
