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19/03/2015
Wind Farm Support Staff To Stage Work Stoppage
Staff at one of Ireland's largest wind farm service providers are to stage a 72-hour work stoppage in a dispute over pay increases and cuts to allowances.
It is understood that up to 100 staff at Enercon, which is based in Tralee and has installed around 25% of Ireland's wind turbines, are calling for a "a pay structure that reflects significant increases in wages" and are willing to extend that strike action if needed.
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It is understood that up to 100 staff at Enercon, which is based in Tralee and has installed around 25% of Ireland's wind turbines, are calling for a "a pay structure that reflects significant increases in wages" and are willing to extend that strike action if needed.
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