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26/03/2002
Number of days lost to industrial disputes on the increase
In Ireland the number of working days lost due to industrial disputes has risen sharply since 2001.
Over 114,000 working days were lost in 2001. This represented almost a 20 per cent increase from 2000 in the time lost due to industrial action.
While the teachers' strike accounted for some two thirds of all the days lost, the number of smaller disputes dropped by a third in 2001 as opposed to the previous year. The figures revealed that 26 disputes took place in 58 companies and at various times throughout the year affected a total of around 32,000 workers.
Transport, warehousing, and communication sectors accounted for almost 14 per cent of days lost through industrial action. Another 13 per cent of the days lost were in the manufacturing sector.
(SP)
Over 114,000 working days were lost in 2001. This represented almost a 20 per cent increase from 2000 in the time lost due to industrial action.
While the teachers' strike accounted for some two thirds of all the days lost, the number of smaller disputes dropped by a third in 2001 as opposed to the previous year. The figures revealed that 26 disputes took place in 58 companies and at various times throughout the year affected a total of around 32,000 workers.
Transport, warehousing, and communication sectors accounted for almost 14 per cent of days lost through industrial action. Another 13 per cent of the days lost were in the manufacturing sector.
(SP)
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