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13/04/2015
Mandate 'Disputes Committee' Meeting To Be Held Today
Trade union Mandate, which represents workers at supermarket chain Dunnes Stores, is to hold a special 'disputes committee' meeting in Dublin today.
It is understood the meeting will be attended by shop stewards from across Ireland and will hold a vote on further proposed industrial action, in a dispute over pay, conditions and working hours.
It has been claimed that a number workers involved in strike action Thursday 26 March, were subsequently "targeted" by Dunnes Stores management, with working hours, shifts and responsibilities changed.
Speaking to RTÉ News, Mandate General Secretary, John Douglas, said that the union was seeking legal advice on the matter.
(MH/CD)
It is understood the meeting will be attended by shop stewards from across Ireland and will hold a vote on further proposed industrial action, in a dispute over pay, conditions and working hours.
It has been claimed that a number workers involved in strike action Thursday 26 March, were subsequently "targeted" by Dunnes Stores management, with working hours, shifts and responsibilities changed.
Speaking to RTÉ News, Mandate General Secretary, John Douglas, said that the union was seeking legal advice on the matter.
(MH/CD)
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