Union leaders slam Ferry firm's 700 job cuts

The loss of more than 700 jobs at Irish Ferries in a dispute over outsourcing was condemned today by union leaders.

Union leaders slam Ferry firm's 700 job cuts
Wed, 08 Dec, 2004 - 17:55

The loss of more than 700 jobs at Irish Ferries in a dispute over outsourcing was condemned today by union leaders.

The company began axing staff after a row over plans to cut 150 posts on its shipping route from Rosslare to Cherbourg, France, escalated.

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