Industry and Employment Correspondent
ESB Networks has confirmed that today s industrial action by network technicians belonging to the Independent Workers Union has caused minimal impact .
In a statement it said ESB Networks continues to monitor the situation closely and ensure that the necessary contingency plans are in place to minimise the effects of any current industrial action on its operations.
Meanwhile it is understood that talks between management and the network technicians’ unions recognised by the company - Connect, SIPTU and Unite - have been continuing through the day.
Yesterday, the ESB had appealed to a union representing network technicians to call off the industrial action for today.
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Industry and Employment Correspondent
Public service employees belonging to the Unite and Connect trade unions have voted to accept the proposed new Building Momentum public service agreement.
Unite members voted by a margin of three to one.
The union leadership had not issued any recommendation either for or against the proposals.
Unite Regional Coordinating Officer Richie Browne said the challenge now was to maximise benefits for public sector workers through the processes provided for under the agreement. In particular, we will be closely monitoring implementation of the sectoral bargaining provision to ensure that it delivers for our members. We will also be actively engaging with the independent body tasked with addressing the additional unpaid hours or so-called Haddington Road hours, he said.