SIPTU has received confirmation from management in Castolin Eutectic Ireland, Citywest, Dublin 24, that the company will implement a Labour Court Recommendation on redundancy terms, bringing to a successful conclusion a campaign of industrial action by our members.
The Labour Court Recommendation provides for an increase in redundancy terms of 1.5 weeks per year of service over statutory entitlements. SIPTU members at Castolin had taken industrial action and placed pickets on the facility for three days over the past week and had served notice for a further five days of stoppages next week. Following confirmation by management that the terms of the recommendation will be implemented, this further action will not take place.
SIPTU Organiser, Richie Elliott, said: “The workers are delighted to have achieved this positive outcome for their colleagues who are unfortunately losing their jobs. The additional payments will assist these workers as they move on with their working lives.”
“The workers stood together to ensure respect was shown to their colleagues and this determination and solidarity were key to winning this dispute.”
SIPTU Manufacturing Divisional Organiser, Neil McGowan, said: “This is a significant win for the workers in Castolin. They demonstrated that a well-organised group of workers standing together can win a fair settlement and achieve justice.
“We are grateful for the support of local public representatives and the wider community during this dispute. This support only added to the resolve of the workers in Castolin to see this dispute through to its successful conclusion. It is an outstanding victory for the workers.”