B&Q workers vote for strike action

BUSINESS at six Irish stores in the B&Q chain could grind to a halt following a decisive vote in favour of industrial action by members of Mandate.

The powerful trade union said the ballot was held because of what it termed several serious breaches of labour law. The company operates six stores in total in Ireland - three stores in Dublin, and the remainder outside of the capital.

The action is being taken by employees and the union because of worsening terms and conditions of employment in the company’s stores, the union stated.