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12/08/2008
Anger Distils Into Protest Outbreak
Employees and suppliers alike are taking action as both groups tackle two leading Irish companies on foot of separate disputes.
Around 400 farmers have already served 'last orders' by mounting a protest at the Guinness brewery in Dublin over the price being paid to them for barley.
The Irish Farmers' Association (IFA) said the growing of traditional malting barley is under threat because of a 20% drop in prices.
The IFA says this means Irish growers only get one cent from the price paid for a pint.
However, Guinness parent company Diageo, dismissed the complaints, saying it is not responsible for the price of barley, which is set by market forces across Europe.
Meanwhile, workers at Ireland's leading bookstores, Byrne's, are to stage a one-day strike next week as part of a dispute over pay.
The Mandate trade union said a 3% wage increase was promised to staff under the auspices of the Labour Relations Commission in August 2006, but has not been granted.
The workers have responded by voting in favour of industrial action and will stage a one-day protest next Tuesday.
The company, which is one of Ireland's leading retailers of toys and books, has 21 stores nationwide, and denies the pay shortfall.
(DW)
Around 400 farmers have already served 'last orders' by mounting a protest at the Guinness brewery in Dublin over the price being paid to them for barley.
The Irish Farmers' Association (IFA) said the growing of traditional malting barley is under threat because of a 20% drop in prices.
The IFA says this means Irish growers only get one cent from the price paid for a pint.
However, Guinness parent company Diageo, dismissed the complaints, saying it is not responsible for the price of barley, which is set by market forces across Europe.
Meanwhile, workers at Ireland's leading bookstores, Byrne's, are to stage a one-day strike next week as part of a dispute over pay.
The Mandate trade union said a 3% wage increase was promised to staff under the auspices of the Labour Relations Commission in August 2006, but has not been granted.
The workers have responded by voting in favour of industrial action and will stage a one-day protest next Tuesday.
The company, which is one of Ireland's leading retailers of toys and books, has 21 stores nationwide, and denies the pay shortfall.
(DW)
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