CIT strike off after last-minute talks

A strike which was due to take place at Cork Institute of Technology today has been deferred following the reinstatement of six catering staff.

Their colleagues have also agreed a voluntary cut, in total, of almost 100 hours as part of a package to secure the jobs.

The industrial action was called off yesterday after talks between Siptu, CIT management, and representatives of Student Services Ltd — a private, not-for-profit company which manages the institute’s four canteens and restaurants, as well as shops.