Labour Senator: Debenhams dispute 'a test of Government's attitude towards unionised workers'

Supporters and the eight former workers who staged the sit-in at the Debenhams store in Patrick St Cork this week. After three days, they left the store. Picture: Michael Mac Sweeney/Provision

The plight of Debenhams workers represents a test of the government's stance on unionised workers and decent employment in Ireland.

That's according to Labour party senator, and spokesperson on Employment Affairs, Media, Arts, Culture and the Gaeltacht, Marie Sherlock.