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SIPTU protest against Irish Ferries outsourcing draws thousands![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() No to Slave Ships
Photos by Sovietpop SIPTU called a protest against the decision by Irish Ferries to attempt to force current employees to accept a "voluntary redundancy package" with the aim of replacing them with outsourced workers earning approximately €3.50 an hour (less than half the minimum Irish wage). The Nov 3rd 2005 protest in Dublin attracted a turnout of between 8,000 to 10,000 people and included members of French unions. According to SIPTU's Justice for Seafarers campaign this is providing us with a glimpse of the future labour market if neo-liberal zealots succeed in pushing through their Services Directive in Europe Link to original Event Notice with discussion of protest:here |
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