Protesting Debenhams workers warn of 'jobs carnage' in retail sector

Valerie Conlon and former staff workers at Debenhams protest outside the store on Maylor Street, Cork. Picture Dan Linehan

Debenhams workers have warned of "jobs carnage" in the retail sector and have urged the government to step in to save their jobs.

They spoke out during a day of action today mounted as part of their ongoing campaign for a fair redundancy.