60 workers set to lose jobs and more threatened

SIXTY of the 99 workers in a west Limerick manufacturing plant are to lose their jobs and a further 60 jobs are under threat at the Limerick Brothers of Charity Services.

The US-owned Filtertek factory in Newcastle West yesterday entered talks with workers to effect a reduction in staff by up to 60.

Filtertek make filters, valves and plastic moulding products for health care companies and car manufacturers.