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04/01/2012
Minister Concerned Over Vita Cortex Factory Workers
The Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation has expressed his concern at the continuing situation at the Vita Cortex factory in Cork which has involved workers at the plant engaging in a sit-in arising from a dispute with their employer over redundancy payments.
Minister Richard Bruton TD stated: "In the interest of achieving an early resolution in this dispute, I would encourage both parties to meet under the auspices of the State’s industrial relations machinery as soon as possible with a view to exploring ways of resolving the issues in dispute."
The Minister's office has been in continuous contact over the Christmas period with representatives of Vita Cortex workers in SIPTU and advised them that since January 2011, following a reorganisation of responsibilities, the issue of redundancy payments had transferred to the Department of Social Protection.
Minister Bruton understands that the Department of Social Protection, which has responsibility for the redundancy payments scheme has been in contact with the company about expediting the processing of applications under the scheme for the workers concerned. The Minister confirmed that he has asked the Labour Relations Commission to be on stand-by to assist in this matter.
Visit: SIPTU's Manufacturing Division To Escalate Dispute At Vita Cortex
(CD/GK)
Minister Richard Bruton TD stated: "In the interest of achieving an early resolution in this dispute, I would encourage both parties to meet under the auspices of the State’s industrial relations machinery as soon as possible with a view to exploring ways of resolving the issues in dispute."
The Minister's office has been in continuous contact over the Christmas period with representatives of Vita Cortex workers in SIPTU and advised them that since January 2011, following a reorganisation of responsibilities, the issue of redundancy payments had transferred to the Department of Social Protection.
Minister Bruton understands that the Department of Social Protection, which has responsibility for the redundancy payments scheme has been in contact with the company about expediting the processing of applications under the scheme for the workers concerned. The Minister confirmed that he has asked the Labour Relations Commission to be on stand-by to assist in this matter.
Visit: SIPTU's Manufacturing Division To Escalate Dispute At Vita Cortex
(CD/GK)
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26 January 2012
Vita Cortex Workers Protest At Co-Owners Home
Vita Cortex workers brought the campaign to secure their agreed redundancy payments to the home of company shareholder Sean McHenry in Douglas, Cork, on Tuesday. Six of the 32 Vita Cortex workers, who are in the sixth week of their sit-in at the former foam manufacturing plant on Kinsale Road in Cork, distributed leaflets outside the McHenry home.
Vita Cortex Workers Protest At Co-Owners Home
Vita Cortex workers brought the campaign to secure their agreed redundancy payments to the home of company shareholder Sean McHenry in Douglas, Cork, on Tuesday. Six of the 32 Vita Cortex workers, who are in the sixth week of their sit-in at the former foam manufacturing plant on Kinsale Road in Cork, distributed leaflets outside the McHenry home.
10 January 2012
Support Grows For Vita Cortex Workers
The nationwide outpouring of support for the Vita Cortex workers has continued to grow after they outlined their struggle for justice on RTE’s Late Late Show on Friday 6th January.
Support Grows For Vita Cortex Workers
The nationwide outpouring of support for the Vita Cortex workers has continued to grow after they outlined their struggle for justice on RTE’s Late Late Show on Friday 6th January.
12 January 2012
LRC Initiative Welcomed On Vita Cortex Dispute
The Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation has welcomed the confirmation that the Labour Relations Commission (LRC) and has invited both parties to the dispute at the Vita Cortex factory to meet in Cork next Tuesday to clarify the facts of the situation and to explore with the parties the potential for moving forward.
LRC Initiative Welcomed On Vita Cortex Dispute
The Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation has welcomed the confirmation that the Labour Relations Commission (LRC) and has invited both parties to the dispute at the Vita Cortex factory to meet in Cork next Tuesday to clarify the facts of the situation and to explore with the parties the potential for moving forward.
13 January 2012
Vita Cortex Campaign Brought To The Dáil
Over 300 people gathered outside Dáil Eireann yesterday to support the campaign by the Vita Cortex workers for their agreed redundancy payments. The crowd gave a rapturous welcome to 14 Vita Cortex workers who travelled from Cork to attend the demonstration.
Vita Cortex Campaign Brought To The Dáil
Over 300 people gathered outside Dáil Eireann yesterday to support the campaign by the Vita Cortex workers for their agreed redundancy payments. The crowd gave a rapturous welcome to 14 Vita Cortex workers who travelled from Cork to attend the demonstration.
27 March 2012
SF Pledges Continued Support For Lagan Brick Workers
Representatives of the Lagan Brick workers met with Sinn Féin TD Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin and six party councillors on Monday to update them on the long running dispute at the brick manufacturing plant in Kingscourt, Co. Cavan.
SF Pledges Continued Support For Lagan Brick Workers
Representatives of the Lagan Brick workers met with Sinn Féin TD Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin and six party councillors on Monday to update them on the long running dispute at the brick manufacturing plant in Kingscourt, Co. Cavan.
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