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SIPTU Votes on Strike Amid Privatization Concerns

2/20/2025

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SIPTU members at Bord na Móna Recycling are voting on strike action over employment term threats from privatization.
The union seeks an investigation into the sale, which offers no worker guarantees.
Privatization may place domestic waste collection entirely in private hands, affecting over 135,000 households.
The ballot will conclude by early March, potentially disrupting services in Laois.
SIPTU condemns the government for weakening public services and workers' rights.

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SIPTU members at Bord na Móna Recycling are voting on strike action over employment term threats from privatization.
The union seeks an investigation into the sale, which offers no worker guarantees.
Privatization may place domestic waste collection entirely in private hands, affecting over 135,000 households.
The ballot will conclude by early March, potentially disrupting services in Laois.
SIPTU condemns the government for weakening public services and workers' rights.