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16/06/2015
Protest Underway At Clerys Department Store
Hundreds of protesters have gathered outside Clerys department store in Dublin in support of workers.
More than 130 staff were informed the company had been placed into administration and they would be made redundant.
The protest was mounted following reports that staff at the store would be offered a basic redundancy package.
It is understood that protesters have been gathering signatures on a petition calling Clerys management to meet with workers.
(MH/CD)
More than 130 staff were informed the company had been placed into administration and they would be made redundant.
The protest was mounted following reports that staff at the store would be offered a basic redundancy package.
It is understood that protesters have been gathering signatures on a petition calling Clerys management to meet with workers.
(MH/CD)
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