RTÉ Union Staff Vote for Industrial Action Over Outsourcing Concerns

Union staff at RTÉ have voted in favor of industrial action if the broadcaster outsources more programs. SIPTU members at RTÉ are threatening action to protest further outsourcing.

2 Jun, 15:16 — 2 Jun, 17:02

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This story is significant because it highlights ongoing tensions between RTÉ management and its staff regarding job security and the future operational model of the national broadcaster. Potential industrial action could disrupt RTÉ's programming and operations, impacting public service broadcasting.

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SIPTU members at RTÉ have voted in favor of balloting for industrial action
The potential industrial action is in response to concerns over further outsourcing of production or roles at RTÉ

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SIPTU members at RTÉ voted overwhelmingly in favour of balloting for industrial action.

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The ballot for industrial action is contingent on any further outsourcing of production or roles at RTÉ.

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rte-newsMostly Factual1d ago

SIPTU's RTÉ members threaten action over outsourcing

SIPTU members employed in RTÉ have voted overwhelmingly in favour of balloting for industrial action if there is any further outsourcing of production or roles at the broadcaster.

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