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TESCO workers in Ireland are set to take strike action in the run-up to Christmas against scrooge bosses’ plans to derecognise their trade union.
Members of the Mandate union at the Sligo and Carrick-on-Shannon stores voted overwhelmingly in favour of industrial action as Tesco embarks on its Project Black derecognition campaign and continues to breach agreements.
Sligo workers will strike on Thursday December 6 and again on Friday December 14. The Carrick-on-Shannon workers will strike on Saturday December 22.
Mandate general secretary John Douglas said he was disappointed with the company’s approach to workers’ rights.
“For the last three years, Mandate has tried to engage with the company on a whole range of issues, but it seems Tesco management are determined to continue with their deunionisation plan, Project Black.”
He accused Tesco, which made €250 million (£222m) in Ireland last year, of putting profit above the pay and conditions of staff.
One Tesco worker, who wished to remain anonymous, said the strike meant a loss of wages which they could not afford.
“But we can’t afford to let Tesco management walk all over us either. That’s why we’re taking a stand and we hope the public will understand and support us.”
Tesco Ireland was unavailable for comment.
