Waterford Crystal staff to protest over job cuts

STAFF at Waterford Crystal’s two plants are to protest in Dublin next week over proposed job cuts which will have a devastating impact on the county.

ATGWU members plan to protest outside the Waterford Wedgwood EGM in Dublin on Monday. The union is still locked in negotiations with the company about the proposed closure of the Dungarvan site.

Negotiations are still ongoing regarding redundancy for up to 485 staff announced on May 4 as well as proposed cuts for those who will retain their jobs at the Kilbarry plant on the outskirts of Waterford city.