SIPTU representatives are seeking an urgent meeting with senior management at North Cork Creameries to discuss job threats.
This comes following last week's news that the company is proposing to enter a redundancy process, which could result in significant job losses at its plant in Kanturk, Co Cork.
SIPTU organiser Sharon Ryan said that the union's immediate concerns are with its members and their families who are only beginning to come to terms with the possible loss of their livelihoods.
The union met with company representatives on Monday 9 March, requesting a meeting with senior management to discuss the details of what is being proposed.
“We intend to engage with the company to explore alternatives to the proposed job losses and attempt to protect as many of our members’ roles as possible.
"The company is a major employer in Kanturk and the north Cork area, employing more than 100 workers," she said.
Difficulties
SIPTU has said it is aware there have been difficulties at the plant for some time related to ongoing issues with the effluent plant and the Environmental Protection Agency’s decision to revoke its operating licence.
The company also informed SIPTU that it doesn’t intend to begin the 30-day statutory redundancy consultation process at this time.
“Union representatives will also engage with all stakeholders to seek to limit the impact any job losses will have on the local economy and community," Ryan said.
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SIPTU representatives are seeking an urgent meeting with senior management at North Cork Creameries to discuss job threats.
This comes following last week's news that the company is proposing to enter a redundancy process, which could result in significant job losses at its plant in Kanturk, Co Cork.
SIPTU organiser Sharon Ryan said that the union's immediate concerns are with its members and their families who are only beginning to come to terms with the possible loss of their livelihoods.
The union met with company representatives on Monday 9 March, requesting a meeting with senior management to discuss the details of what is being proposed.
“We intend to engage with the company to explore alternatives to the proposed job losses and attempt to protect as many of our members’ roles as possible.
"The company is a major employer in Kanturk and the north Cork area, employing more than 100 workers," she said.
Difficulties
SIPTU has said it is aware there have been difficulties at the plant for some time related to ongoing issues with the effluent plant and the Environmental Protection Agency’s decision to revoke its operating licence.
The company also informed SIPTU that it doesn’t intend to begin the 30-day statutory redundancy consultation process at this time.
“Union representatives will also engage with all stakeholders to seek to limit the impact any job losses will have on the local economy and community," Ryan said.
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