Protest in support of Waterford workers

Updated: 12:51, Thursday, 5 February 2009

Around 6,000 people have taken part in a march in support of Waterford Crystal workers who were laid off last Friday.

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Six One News: Damien Tiernan, South-East Correspondent, reports some 6,000 people took part in a demonstration in support of Waterford Crystal workers
Six One News: Damien Tiernan, South-East Correspondent, reports some 6,000 people took part in a demonstration in support of Waterford Crystal workers
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Nine News: Damien Tiernan, South-East Correspondent, reports some 6,000 people took part in a demonstration in support of Waterford Crystal workers
Nine News: Damien Tiernan, South-East Correspondent, reports some 6,000 people took part in a demonstration in support of Waterford Crystal workers

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Around 6,000 people have taken part in a demonstration in Waterford city in support of the 480 Waterford Crystal workers who were laid off last Friday.

A number of workers are continuing to occupy the company's Visitor Centre for a sixth day.

Talks between the receiver and two companies interested in buying Waterford Wedgwood are also continuing.

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