Menu
03/05/2012
Vita Cortex Workers Vote To Accept Agreement
SIPTU members at Vita Cortex have voted to accept proposals agreed between the company, its shareholders and worker representatives which provide for an equitable conclusion to the long running dispute.
SIPTU Manufacturing Division Organiser, Gerry McCormack, said: "The workers are satisfied that these proposals, which were agreed following direct talks between SIPTU representatives and the owners of Vita Cortex earlier today in Cork, provide the basis for the full and final settlement of this dispute.
"The workers are very pleased that after four months campaigning to secure equitable and fair redundancy payments, which takes account of their long years of service at Vita Cortex, they can now return to their normal lives satisfied they achieved their objective."
SIPTU Organiser, Anne Egar, said: "The workers wish to acknowledge the efforts made by SIPTU national officers, Vice-President Patricia King and General Secretary, Joe O’Flynn, in helping to bring this protracted dispute to a successful conclusion.
"These workers have shown massive commitment and resolve during this dispute. Their perseverance has been an example to others in similar situations in Ireland and beyond. It has been an honour for me to represent them."
The proposals have been agreed on a strictly confidential basis to the parties.
(CD/GK)
SIPTU Manufacturing Division Organiser, Gerry McCormack, said: "The workers are satisfied that these proposals, which were agreed following direct talks between SIPTU representatives and the owners of Vita Cortex earlier today in Cork, provide the basis for the full and final settlement of this dispute.
"The workers are very pleased that after four months campaigning to secure equitable and fair redundancy payments, which takes account of their long years of service at Vita Cortex, they can now return to their normal lives satisfied they achieved their objective."
SIPTU Organiser, Anne Egar, said: "The workers wish to acknowledge the efforts made by SIPTU national officers, Vice-President Patricia King and General Secretary, Joe O’Flynn, in helping to bring this protracted dispute to a successful conclusion.
"These workers have shown massive commitment and resolve during this dispute. Their perseverance has been an example to others in similar situations in Ireland and beyond. It has been an honour for me to represent them."
The proposals have been agreed on a strictly confidential basis to the parties.
(CD/GK)
Related Irish News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
03 March 2014
SIPTU Warns Irish Water Over Main Contractors And Sub-Contractors
SIPTU has warned Irish Water that several main contractors and sub-contractors working on its Water Meter Installation programme are not honouring agreements in relation to rates of pay and other benefits due to workers.
SIPTU Warns Irish Water Over Main Contractors And Sub-Contractors
SIPTU has warned Irish Water that several main contractors and sub-contractors working on its Water Meter Installation programme are not honouring agreements in relation to rates of pay and other benefits due to workers.
15 March 2013
SIPTU Calls For Yes Vote To Croke Park Extension
The SIPTU executive council will campaign in favour of the extension to the Croke Park deal, the unions general president Jack O'Connor has said.
SIPTU Calls For Yes Vote To Croke Park Extension
The SIPTU executive council will campaign in favour of the extension to the Croke Park deal, the unions general president Jack O'Connor has said.
28 March 2008
Ambulance Worker Strike Ended
Following discussions lasting into the early hours of Thursday night, a deal has been struck between ambulance workers and the HSE. The agreement means a proposed crucial strike by Ambulance workers will now be avoided.
Ambulance Worker Strike Ended
Following discussions lasting into the early hours of Thursday night, a deal has been struck between ambulance workers and the HSE. The agreement means a proposed crucial strike by Ambulance workers will now be avoided.
17 July 2012
President To Meet Former Vita Cortex Workers
President Michael D Higgins will meet with the former Vita Cortex workers when they visit him at Áras an Uachtaráin today, 17th July. President Higgins invited the workers to the Áras after they successfully resolved their long dispute over outstanding redundancy payments with the owners of the Vita Cortex foam manufacturing plant in May.
President To Meet Former Vita Cortex Workers
President Michael D Higgins will meet with the former Vita Cortex workers when they visit him at Áras an Uachtaráin today, 17th July. President Higgins invited the workers to the Áras after they successfully resolved their long dispute over outstanding redundancy payments with the owners of the Vita Cortex foam manufacturing plant in May.
18 January 2012
Vita Cortex Talks To Resume On Friday
Talks to resolve the Vita Cortex dispute will resume at the Labour Relations Commission (LRC) on Friday. On Tuesday, Siptu, representing the plant's workers, and Vita Cortex management attended an initial meeting at the LRC in Carrigaline Court Hotel, Cork.
Vita Cortex Talks To Resume On Friday
Talks to resolve the Vita Cortex dispute will resume at the Labour Relations Commission (LRC) on Friday. On Tuesday, Siptu, representing the plant's workers, and Vita Cortex management attended an initial meeting at the LRC in Carrigaline Court Hotel, Cork.
-
Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:It will be cloudy with a spell of heavy rain pushing south through late evening and the early hours, soon followed by some clear spells. Minimum temperature 6 °C.
