Siptu-backed water service workers protest in Cork

The majority of staff say they do not want  to move to Irish Water, rebranded as Uisce Éireann.  Picture: Paddy Cummins/PCPhoto.ie

Water service workers took to the streets of Cork again on Wednesday, calling for a vote on the proposed sectoral reshuffle next year. 

However, a trade union involved in the negotiations on behalf of workers, has said it was the Government that prematurely terminated an agreement.