Options are limited for the 650 workers affected, with few other mines in operation in Ireland
“The closure was a lot better communicated the last time. There was a build-up, Siptu officers were brought in – but there was no build up this time,” said Gerry Devins who has worked in Tara Mines for the last 25 years. “Announcing it to the media before announcing it to the workforce is not acceptable.”
“We like our jobs. It’s hard work, but we don’t mind doing it. We want to keep this open,” said Michael Fitzsimons, who is a Siptu shop steward. “The company showed very little respect for us with this announcement.” He stressed, though, that Boliden had been a very good employer to this date. A quarry company from the southeast arrived on site agreeing to take an apprentices or maintenance staff if the worst came to the worst. Mr Conlon was non-committal. “There is a lot left in this game yet,” he said. Negotiations are ongoing between union representatives and management.
“I have a friend over there who works in the mines. I spoke to him two weeks ago and he never saw it coming. We have a lot of staff from the mine who come here for their breakfasts and lunch,” one Applegreen employee said.
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