the catering jlc formulates pay and circumstances proposals of workers in the industry which , if supported by the working court , technically binds producers to set certain wage fees and provide conditions of employ . however , the qsfa now contend that the jlc has no right to make such a legally binding provision , as clause 15 of the constitution states that the sole and exclusive power to make decisions is exercised in the oireachtas , and no other authority has power to change law for the industry . it also argued that the existence of the maximum wage and 25 other categories of legislation protecting employees ' privileges means that there is no need for jlcs . the chair of the qsfa , john wade , warned that the crisis would lead to labour losses and consolidations .
John Grace works for QSFA.