Workers at outsourcing firm Covalen, who are members of the Communications Workers' Union (CWU), are taking strike action in a dispute over redundancy pay and union recognition.
Covalen provides services such as content moderation and AI training for Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp.
In November, Covalen commenced consultation with some of its staff in relation to potential redundancies.
The company did not disclose the number of impacted employees and declined to comment on reports that around 400 jobs were at risk.
The CWU said that the affected staff are only being offered statutory redundancy, which is two weeks pay per year of service, capped at €600 per week, plus one week.
It is seeking enhanced redundancy terms and is calling on the company to engage with the union.
The striking workers will stage a picket outside Covalen's office in Sandyford in Dublin this afternoon, and have threatened to take further strike action next week.
"Offering only statutory redundancy in these circumstances is indefensible," said Ian McArdle, Deputy General Secretary of the CWU.
"The answer is simple, enhanced redundancy pay in line with the industry norms should be on offer," Mr McArdle said.
Covalen said it has always prioritised direct and open engagement with employees.
"Covalen is working hard on its redeployment programme and has successfully redeployed a significant number of employees, 108 employees to date," a spokesperson said.
"The company is continuing to work with the teams impacted and expect to make further offers of redeployment over the coming weeks.
"In the meantime, the company will continue to engage with our teams and our commitment to direct and meaningful dialogue remains unchanged."
