Electricians return to work

Updated: 18:06, Monday, 13 July 2009

Thousands of electricians returned to work this morning after a Labour Court recommendation that they receive a 4.9% pay rise.

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Morning Ireland: Chris Lundy, Executive Secretary of the Association of Electrical Contractors of Ireland, describes their position during the dispute
Morning Ireland: Chris Lundy, Executive Secretary of the Association of Electrical Contractors of Ireland, describes their position during the dispute
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Morning Ireland: Martin Foley of the Sunday Tribune says the ripples from this dispute will continue to be felt
Morning Ireland: Martin Foley of the Sunday Tribune says the ripples from this dispute will continue to be felt

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The Technical Engineering and Electrical Union suspended the week-long strike, which has disrupted work at hundreds of construction sites across the country, after an executive meeting in Dublin yesterday.

Employers have not yet responded.

The TEEU has warned that if employers do not accept the pay rise, it will consider reintroducing the strike.

  • Morning Ireland

    Morning Ireland

    13 July 2009

    Chris Lundy, Executive Secretary of the Association of Electrical Contractors of Ireland, describes their position during the dispute

  • Morning Ireland

    Morning Ireland

    13 July 2009

    Martin Foley of the Sunday Tribune says the ripples from this dispute will continue to be felt

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