No need for unions, says BT

BT IRELAND has claimed there is no need for trade union representation for its workers south of the border — as the company has its own dispute resolution processes in place.

BT Ireland and its workers come before the Labour Relations Commission on Monday, after the Communications Workers’ Union (CWU) demanded to be recognised by the company as representing its workers on this side of the border.

The CWU represents BT Ireland workers in the North but the company has refused to recognise its southern equivalent.