15/01/2009
More Job Fears At Car Components Company
Some 1,050 jobs at a car components company in Co Limerick and Co Cork are under threat.
The Kostal company, which employs 650 people in Newcastlewest and some 400 workers at the company's Mallow location is to meet employees at both plants in the morning.
Workers had been on short time since December because of a downturn in business only returning to work this week.
Limerick SIPTU representative Karen O'Loughlin said there is concern among workers that the company may be about to announce redundancies, but its not known how many.
She said the company is a good employer and they will be engaging with the company in the coming weeks to maintain jobs there.
Recent figures have revealed that last year was the worst for European car sales in 15 years, with 2008 sales falling by 8%.
According to the European Automobile Manufacturers Association, car sales to a large extent mirror troubles in the broader economy. In countries where house prices have plunged, car sales have done even worse, with Irish sales dropping 62% and Spanish sales tumbling 50%.
(DW/BMcC)
The Kostal company, which employs 650 people in Newcastlewest and some 400 workers at the company's Mallow location is to meet employees at both plants in the morning.
Workers had been on short time since December because of a downturn in business only returning to work this week.
Limerick SIPTU representative Karen O'Loughlin said there is concern among workers that the company may be about to announce redundancies, but its not known how many.
She said the company is a good employer and they will be engaging with the company in the coming weeks to maintain jobs there.
Recent figures have revealed that last year was the worst for European car sales in 15 years, with 2008 sales falling by 8%.
According to the European Automobile Manufacturers Association, car sales to a large extent mirror troubles in the broader economy. In countries where house prices have plunged, car sales have done even worse, with Irish sales dropping 62% and Spanish sales tumbling 50%.
(DW/BMcC)
Related Northern Ireland Recruitment News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
12 September 2014
IBM Create 50 New Jobs In Dublin
Fifty new jobs are to be created in Dublin by IBM. The company announced an expansion of its technology campus, with the establishment of a European Digital Sales Centre in Mulhuddart. The expansion comes with an investment of €20 million. Details on the jobs are the be released shortly.
IBM Create 50 New Jobs In Dublin
Fifty new jobs are to be created in Dublin by IBM. The company announced an expansion of its technology campus, with the establishment of a European Digital Sales Centre in Mulhuddart. The expansion comes with an investment of €20 million. Details on the jobs are the be released shortly.
17 February 2011
Pay Pal To Create 150 Jobs
Internet payment service PayPal is to increase its workforce in Dublin by 150 full-time staff. The company already employs 1,200 workers at its European operations and customer service headquarters in Blanchardstown.
Pay Pal To Create 150 Jobs
Internet payment service PayPal is to increase its workforce in Dublin by 150 full-time staff. The company already employs 1,200 workers at its European operations and customer service headquarters in Blanchardstown.
13 January 2009
Waterford Workers Hit By Job Cuts
Almost 370 UK workers have been made redundant at Waterford Wedgwood in Staffordshire. The Tanaiste is now holding emergency talks with the company's union reps this afternoon to discuss employee pension scheme, after it was announced that Waterford's operations had gone into receivership.
Waterford Workers Hit By Job Cuts
Almost 370 UK workers have been made redundant at Waterford Wedgwood in Staffordshire. The Tanaiste is now holding emergency talks with the company's union reps this afternoon to discuss employee pension scheme, after it was announced that Waterford's operations had gone into receivership.
20 August 2008
Tipperary Hotel Refusal Hits Job Opportunities
News that the Irish Planning Appeals board has rejected proposals to build a contentious hotel development in Tipperary will disappoint local building contractors. The development, which received strong opposition from locals, was to be built on a Cashel site, formerly owned by the Presentation Sisters.
Tipperary Hotel Refusal Hits Job Opportunities
News that the Irish Planning Appeals board has rejected proposals to build a contentious hotel development in Tipperary will disappoint local building contractors. The development, which received strong opposition from locals, was to be built on a Cashel site, formerly owned by the Presentation Sisters.
16 November 2007
Further Job Losses Revealed
An estate agent in County Antrim has shed staff while rural Limavady has again been hit by news of substantial job losses. Following soon after 900 jobs being shed by international company, Seagate, the closure of Huco Lightronics in the County Londonderry town will mean the loss of 70 jobs in January.
Further Job Losses Revealed
An estate agent in County Antrim has shed staff while rural Limavady has again been hit by news of substantial job losses. Following soon after 900 jobs being shed by international company, Seagate, the closure of Huco Lightronics in the County Londonderry town will mean the loss of 70 jobs in January.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:This evening will be cloudy with outbreaks of rain. Remaining cloudy overnight with further spells of rain, occasionally heavy. Freshening southerly wind along the east coast. Minimum temperature 13 °C.