Talks are to take place at the Labour Relations Commission over the weekend in a bid to avert a threatened strike by over 10,000 electricians set for Monday. The electricians are seeking pay increases totalling 11.3%, which they say are long overdue. However, electrical contractors say the claim is ridiculous in the current economic climate and have sought a 10% pay cut from their electrician employees. It is not yet known what time the talks will take place but a union source in the TEEU said that unless there is a serious breakthrough at the talks the strike will still go ahead on Monday. Speaking on RTE's Morning Ireland earlier today, TEEU General Secretary Eamonn Devoy said: 'As things stand, the dispute looks inevitable.' Pickets are due to be put in place by electricians at more than 200 construction sites and at a... [read full story]
