Potential for disruption to services in areas including southeast and Cork
In letters to Unite, local authority executives have argued that Minister for Local Government Darragh O’Brien has given assurances that workers’ terms and conditions will be preserved if they opt not to move to Uisce Éireann. Photograph: Brian Lawless/PAA decision by about 120 water workers to take a further three days of strike action this week has been criticised by local authority managers who claim to not even be completely clear what the dispute is about.
The action, which is scheduled to take place over Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, is likely to cause disruption to services in affected areas, including the southeast and Cork. ‘Boil water’ notices may be required as scheduled or emergency repairs are delayed due to the action. In letters to Unite, the trade union that represents the workers, chief executives of local authorities involved have argued that the water workers have the option of remaining with the local authorities or transferring to Uisce Éireann.
It is also argued that Unite was, along with a number of other unions, a party to the Workplace Relations Commission process that last year gave rise to the Framework for the Future Development of Water Services, which the union is now accused of seeking to renegotiate despite it having only a small minority of the affected workers.
Ireland Latest News, Ireland Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Here's What Happened Today: SaturdayCork library forced to close, rally held in Dún Laoghaire and wildfired under control in Greece - Today's top stories
Read more »
Dublin book All-Ireland final date with Kerry after 12-point win over CorkDublin have stormed into the All-Ireland final with a convincing win over Cork which sees them book a date with Kerry in Croke Park.
Read more »
Library protests: Cork mayor calls on gardaí to ‘step up their game’Cork City Library closed early on Saturday after anti-LGBTQ+ protesters mounted banner across entrance
Read more »
Cork library will not remove controversial gay book - Lord MayorCork City Council will not remove a copy of the controversial This Book Is Gay from public libraries, the Lord Mayor has confirmed.
Read more »
Man charged with murdering wife in Cork remanded for further monthThe man accused of murdering Deepa Dinamani at a house in Cork city earlier this month is due in court again in four weeks.
Read more »
'Nothing peaceful’ about anti-LGBTQ protests at Cork library – Councillor'They're not worried about any children.' Anti-LGBTQ protests at Cork City Library aim to promote misinformation and fear, according to a Cork City Councillor.
Read more »