Unions threaten LRC action over Hibernian cuts

THE union representing workers at Hibernian will go to the Labour Relations Commission if the company fails to row back on its shock decision to axe nearly 600 jobs in the next four years.

There was criticism over why a firm which boasted more than €350 million in operating profits last year is moving so many jobs — more than 25% of its workforce — to India.

Fine Gael criticised Enterprise Minister Mary Coughlan for her “casual attitude to job losses” over her statement in which she noted the “phased and measured” nature of the job cuts.