Costello supports Dunnes workers strike

2 April 2015

by Cllr Joe Costello

Labour TD Joe Costello has pledged his full support for the Dunnes Stores workers on strike today.

Deputy Costello said: “I will be out on the picket line at the Dunnes Stores on Henry Street today to support the Dunnes workers, who are on strike calling for fair wages, regular, fixed hours work and union representation.

“It is unacceptable that in this day and age workers should face such job insecurity and uncertainty in their lives. It is near impossible for anyone to have a decent standard of living when they have such little certainty over their hours work.

“The Dunnes Stores management must provide their hardworking staff with regular, fixed hours, a fair wage and union representation. Not only is it the morally right thing to do but it also makes business sense too because a fairly treated workforce is a more productive and committed workforce.

“This strike highlights why the work Labour is doing in Government to implement collective bargaining, tackle low pay and zero hours contract is essential.

“I call on the Dunnes Stores management to respect the legitimate concerns of their staff and engage in negotiations to improve pay and conditions for its workers.”