Industrial action looms at Braun

EFFORTS were continuing last night to avert industrial action which could threaten over 650 jobs at a manufacturing plant.

Workers at hair care manufacturer Braun in Carlow town are due to begin industrial action this morning, a move which managers claim puts the entire plant in jeopardy.

An impasse in week-long negotiations between management and trade union, SITPU led to a ban on overtime which comes into play today. The action will effect some 400 industrial grade workers at the plant until May 11.