Crystal plant staff to discuss proposed 485 job cuts

STAFF at Waterford Crystal’s two plants meet today to discuss the company’s proposed 485 job cuts and a major cost-cutting programme for remaining staff.

Workers will gather at The Forum in Waterford City today at 4.30pm and tonight in Lawlor’s Hotel in Dungarvan. On top of the 485 job cuts, the company is also trying to introduce cuts in pension, benefits and bonus entitlements.

Unions at the company have employed an expert team of consultants to advise the 1,300 staff on the impact the cuts will have on their pay, conditions and what financial implications redundancy will have.