10/04/2017
Job Losses At Office Direct/Viking Direct Is A 'Severe Blow' For Workers - SF
Sinn Fein said the loss of between 65-85 jobs in Office Direct/Viking Direct in Rosemount Business Park in Dublin is a "severe blow" to employees.
Dublin North-West TD Dessie Ellis said: "A majority of the employees have worked with the company for over ten years and now are being made redundant on statutory redundancy. The company notified the employees last February that their operation is moving to England. Office Direct/Viking Direct is a major supplier of office goods to such companies as City Bank, Allied Irish Bank, the Prison Service, and various Government Departments.
"Considering that the company changed their contract arrangements around redundancy packages in November of last year, it is very convenient that redundancies became available a few months later. Not only does this impact on those who lose their jobs but also has a knock-on effect on the local economy as these wages are removed.
"I would call on management at the company to work with staff and trade unions to ensure that a fair deal for the workers is achieved."
(CD/LM)
Dublin North-West TD Dessie Ellis said: "A majority of the employees have worked with the company for over ten years and now are being made redundant on statutory redundancy. The company notified the employees last February that their operation is moving to England. Office Direct/Viking Direct is a major supplier of office goods to such companies as City Bank, Allied Irish Bank, the Prison Service, and various Government Departments.
"Considering that the company changed their contract arrangements around redundancy packages in November of last year, it is very convenient that redundancies became available a few months later. Not only does this impact on those who lose their jobs but also has a knock-on effect on the local economy as these wages are removed.
"I would call on management at the company to work with staff and trade unions to ensure that a fair deal for the workers is achieved."
(CD/LM)
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