Irish tradespeople, including plumbers and welders, strike for restoration of travel time payments cut post-2008 crisis, backed by Unite union and picketing major construction sites.
Tradespeople in Ireland, including plumbers and welders, are on strike demanding the restoration of travel time payments cut after the 2008 financial crisis. The strike, initiated by the Unite union, involves picketing at major construction sites in Dublin, Cork, Limerick, and Kildare. Workers argue that meaningful negotiations with the Mechanical Engineering and Building Services Contractors' Association (MEBSCA) are necessary to avoid escalating actions.
September 05, 2024
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