Irish Ferries dispute due before Labour Court today

The Labour Court is due to hold hearings today into the dispute over Irish Ferries' plans to replace its seafaring staff with cheaper labour from eastern Europe.

Irish Ferries dispute due before Labour Court today
Mon, 07 Nov, 2005 - 12:19

The Labour Court is due to hold hearings today into the dispute over Irish Ferries' plans to replace its seafaring staff with cheaper labour from eastern Europe.

Talks between company management and the main union SIPTU broke down last month and the row is now threatening the future of social partnership.

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