Staff at Bord na Mona bin collection service to go on strike this month over planned sale
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Siptu members have rejected a negotiation proposal concerning Bord na Móna Recycling, prompting plans for a series of strikes starting June 19. The reactions from Siptu highlight concerns about the company's sale to KWD Recycling and the potential loss of worker protections under a Registered Employment Agreement. Union officials argue this privatization threatens the stability of service and worker rights, labeling the situation as detrimental to the economy and environment. Siptu's commitment to ongoing industrial action underscores the members' determination to protect their interests amid ongoing negotiations.
Siptu officials stated the rejection of the brokered proposal was primarily due to the company's failure to agree on a Registered Employment Agreement, vital for protecting workers' terms.
Adrian Kane emphasized that the members of Siptu don't wish to strike, yet feel compelled to take action to safeguard their working conditions amidst the proposed sale.
Kane critiques the impending sale of Bord na Móna Recycling, labeling it detrimental to workers and customers, questioning the need to privatize the last publicly owned waste service.
The strike committee's unanimous decision reflects the seriousness of the dispute, showcasing Siptu's intent to resist changes that could jeopardize worker rights in the face of privatization.
Read at Irish Independent
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