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Shannon workers to strike on St. Patrick's Day

category clare | anti-war / imperialism | news report author Sunday March 07, 2004 02:03author by Eoin Dubsky

According to Ireland On-Line's breaking news section, SIPTU members at Shannon Airport have voted to take strike action on St. Patrick's Day. Though it is over the voluntary redundancies of some 100 baggage-handlers, rather than America's war crimes, the move must be welcomed!

"Workers at Shannon Airport vote for St Patrick’s Day strike
06/03/2004 - 08:52:54

"Air passengers face travel disruption over St Patrick's weekend after workers at Shannon Airport voted last night in favour of strike action.

"The ballot was held after Aer Lingus last week said it was seeking over 100 voluntary redundancies among baggage-handlers.

"SIPTU members are planning a day of action around St Patrick's Day, which will affect transatlantic flights to and from cities such as New York and Boston."

Woohoo! Rock on! A strike!

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