Polish workers at ESB vote for industrial action

UP TO 200 Polish workers at one of the ESB’s main power stations, Moneypoint, last night voted in favour of industrial action claiming they have not been paid since the beginning of September and now face the prospect of losing their jobs.

It is expected that if other members of the workers’ union, the TEEU, decide to come out in support of their colleagues and the action escalates, it could have serious implications for power supplies nationwide as Moneypoint supplies about an eighth of the country with electricity.

The type of action being considered has yet to be confirmed. The workers are employed on a €350 million refurbishment programme at the 900 megawatt plant.