Student unions under fire for staff redundancies and suspension

TWO students’ unions have been sharply criticised in recent weeks for the treatment of their staff.

Trinity College Students’ Union (TCDSU) issued redundancy notices to five employees, but the staff, represented by SIPTU, were unhappy with the redundancy package and manner in which TCDSU acted.

The dispute is now at the Labour Court and SIPTU says TCDSU acted in a “cavalier fashion”.