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10/07/2008

Dublin Port Workers Vote To Strike

Union workers at the Dublin Port Tunnel have threatened strike action later this month if a row over pay levels is not resolved.

The SIPTU members have voted unanimously in favour of a strike, and insisted they are paid one third less than the normal rate for the industry.

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Stoppages are expected to commence July 23, failing a positive pay outcome being established before then.

SIPTU is calling on the tunnel operator Transroute to take the opportunity to resolve the dispute rather than face a complete shutdown of the facility.

See: Safety Scare At Tunnel Caused By Truck

(PR/JM)

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