LRC called in to help 104 workers in Castleisland stand-off

REPRESENTATIVES of more than 100 workers whose jobs are on the line in Castleisland, Co Kerry, have sought the intervention of the Labour Relations Commission (LRC).

In a statement yesterday, they said the consultation process with their employer, Aetna — an American-owned health benefits company — had “neither been productive nor meaningful”.

Last month, the non-union company, Castleisland’s biggest employer, announced a major review of international operations. As part of the review, it was decided to outsource customer services functions currently performed in Castleisland.