SIPTU CALLS FOR COCA COLA TO RETHINK PLANS ON TUAM AND OTHER DEPOTS

Date Published: 05-Jun-2009

The SIPTU trade union is calling for Coca-Cola to rethink plans to shed 130 jobs by closing plants in Tuam, Dublin, Cork, Tipperary, Waterford and Killarney.The soft drinks maker said it is now opening talks with staff following a review of the cost of maintaining its warehousing and distribution network in Ireland.SIPTU is insisting competitiveness issues can be addressed and added that its priority will be to save as many jobs as possible.