Temporarily Layed-Off Bord Na Mona Workers Still Presenting For Work

They say they'll continue the practice each morning up until May 12th.

A number of Bord Na Mona workers temporarily layed-off this month plan to turn up for work each day until May 12th. 

That's the date penciled in for An Bord Planeala to announce it's decision on the future of peat burning power stations in the Midlands.

The UNITE trade union, who represent those involved say they're expecting to receive 100% of their wages, not the 60% that is being payed  under the terms of the lay offs. 

The semi-state company announced earlier this month that they didnt't have work for 142 employees in Shannonbridge and Edenderry.

UNITE Regional Officer Colm Quinlan says there's further evidence that more issues lie ahead:

 

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