Galway SIPTU members to strike for 24-hours on Wednesday

Galway bay fm newsroom - SIPTU members employed in community organisations across Galway are conducting a 24-hour work stoppage this Wednesday. (6/7)

The strike is part of a wider campaign to secure workers their first pay rise in 14 years.

Organisations striking inlude Galway Rural Development, Galway Rape Crisis, EmployAbility, the Oranmore CE Scheme and the Claregalway/Annaghdown CE Scheme.

SIPTU Organiser Clement Shevlin explains what he hopes the strike will achieve.

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