Cork city firefighters vote for industrial action

Of the firefighters who were eligible to vote in the ballot 80% were in favour of industrial action, up to and including strike action

There is an ongoing and protracted industrial relations dispute between Siptu and Cork City Council management over “manning levels” in the fire service following the 2019 city boundary extension. Pic: Larry Cummins

Firefighters in Cork city have voted overwhelmingly in favour of industrial action, up to and including strike.

It follows a ballot of members of the city council fire and rescue service over the last three days arising out of an ongoing and protracted industrial relations dispute between Siptu and Cork City Council management over “manning levels” in the fire service following the 2019 city boundary extension.