Dunnes ‘targeting striking workers for dismissal’

The trade union representing some workers in Dunnes Stores has claimed the company has targeted staff who took part in last week’s strikes for dismissal and reduced hours.

Mandate assistant general secretary Gerry Light says the trade union has heard reports from Dunnes staff members who have experienced dismissals, cuts to hours, changes in roles and changes in shift patterns after they took part in the strike last Thursday.

“As a very last resort, and with no other option available to them, our members in Dunnes Stores took legitimate and reasonable industrial action,” Mr Light said.