COUNCIL STAFF TO CONTINUE STRIKING UNTIL JOB CUTS REVERSED

Date Published: 30-Jun-2009

Roadworks, water, sewerage and parking services around the county are disrupted today as a result of a strike by County Council staff.A number of Council workers are protesting outside county buildings in the city and various offices around the county over job losses.A special meeting is underway around at County Hall to discuss the state of the county's roads.It's understood the issue of funding and recent cutbacks in outdoor staff will also be discussed.Council staff began limited industrial action several weeks ago due to job cuts imposed by the County Council due to budgetary constraints.A resolution has not been reached and it's claimed many outdoor staff in Portumna were let go this week.