COCA COLA DENIES CLAIMS IT WON'T NEGOTIATE WITH UNION

Date Published: 27-Aug-2009

Coca Cola is denying claims that it's unwilling to negotiate on plans to outsource itsdistribution operations including at its Tuam depot.130 staff have mounted pickets at Coca Cola warehouses around the country, over 30 have picketed in Tuam.They're claiming they face redundancy if their jobs are outsourced.Their union, SIPTU, says the company has refused to compromise - but Coca Cola isnow urging a return to the talks table.