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Committee hears meat factory workers walk tightrope everyday and work even when sick

Aug 13, 2020 13:08 By Shannonside News
Committee hears meat factory workers walk tightrope everyday  and work even when sick
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The Oireachtas Covid Committee's heard meat factory employees walk a tightrope every day, and go to work even if they're sick. Unions representing

The Oireachtas Covid Committee's heard meat factory employees walk a tightrope every day, and go to work even if they're sick.

Unions representing workers say they're "petrified" of contracting the virus, and the industry contains "unrivaled vectors" for transmitting Covid-19.

The Oireachtas meeting discussing increasing cases in processing plants is hearing from Meat Industry Ireland and the Health and Safety Authority this afternoon.

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This morning was the turn of unions to highlight their concerns.

Nora Labo of the Independent Workers’ Union says there's no reason for workers to be at such a high risk of contracting coronavirus.

Siptu's Greg Ennis says workers are terrified of becoming infected.

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ICTU's Patricia King claims the Health and Safety Authority should be doing more unannounced inspections.

SIPTU told the committee up to 40 migrant meat plant workers sharing accommodation in Offaly.

The unions claim nine out of ten workers do not have access to sick pay and this was a significant contributory factor to the spread of Covid-19.

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