SIPTU has emphasised the need for long-term stability for both the workforce and the wider north Cork region following the news that North Cork Creameries and Carbery Group have signed a milk supply agreement.
SIPTU industrial organiser Sharon Ryan said: “Whilst we are cautiously optimistic regarding the announcement, our focus remains on ensuring the Kanturk-based facility remains viable and that the jobs of our members are secured into the future.
"The focus of our ongoing engagement with the management team is to ensure that we secure and maintain as many jobs as possible.
Job security
“We need to get to a position whereby the jobs of our members are secured with certainty,” Ryan said.
“The local community must be assured that the business will be an ongoing and secure enterprise.
“Many families, local businesses, and our members in the local environs of North Cork rely on the continued operation of the co-op in Kanturk.”
SIPTU officials will continue to engage with management to monitor the implementation of the agreement and protect the interests of all staff involved.
On Thursday last, North Cork Creameries announced that it had reached agreement with Carbery on a new commercial supply agreement.
“North Cork Creameries is committed to paying a competitive milk price to milk suppliers and the agreement with Carbery will support this objective.
“For commercial reasons, the specifics of the deal will not be disclosed by either party,” it added.
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