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Threat of strike action at Nenagh factory
(31/07/2010)
Workers at Nenagh’s biggest employer are threatening to go on strike in August after balloting for industrial action last week.
A meeting held last Friday heard of workers’ complaints in relation to a series of issues at the Carey Glass International factory. Complaints range from the company’s treatment of suspended workers to temporary selection lay-offs and disciplinary procedures.
Trade union SIPTU say the company is also refusing to engage with its Nenagh branch and the Labour Relations Commission.
Over half of the union’s members have balloted for strike action, though it is understood that no action will take place until the factory’s full staff cohort returns from its annual two-week holiday period, which occurs at this time. SIPTU will continue balloting until August 7.
Several high profile local politicians have come out in support of the workers.
Nenagh Town Mayor Séamus Morris (SF) also expressed his support for the workers this week, and said the problems being raised now go back over the last 18 months and also include disagreement over redundancy entitlements. He called for greater dialogue in the matter.
Management at the factory was unavailable for comment on the situation at the time of press.
Established on the Limerick Road almost 50 years ago, the Carey’s glass factory has always been one of the biggest employers in North Tipperary and had a 470-strong workforce in 2007. This number has since been reduced to 190, with the company understood to have had to restructure its operations in line with the global economic recession. |
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